![45 Minneapolis Gang Members Indicted on Federal Charges](https://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/02/Gavel.jpg?w=980&q=75)
45 Minneapolis Gang Members Indicted on Federal Charges
MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) -- Forty-five Minneapolis Gang members and associates were indicted in a wide-sweep investigation addressing gang violence.
![1390 Granite City Sports logo](http://townsquare.media/site/70/files/2021/03/512.jpg?w=100)
Get our free mobile app
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 30 members of two Minneapolis-based street gangs, The Highs and The Bloods, face charges of racketeering conspiracy involving alleged murder, attempted murder, robbery, obstruction of justice and drug trafficking.
Additional charges include the use of a firearm to commit murder and drug trafficking.
Records show separate charges have also been brought against an additional 15 Highs or Bloods gang members on drug and gun charges.
If convicted, some penalties include up to life in prison.
READ RELATED ARTICLES
- Bachman Jewelers Closing after 97 Years
- Sartell Preparing for Summer School Programming
- New Women's Clothing Store Opening in Waite Park
- Meal Program Aims To Minimize Food Waste in Schools
- Modern Barnyard Expansion
Come Visit Albany, MN With Us in Pictures
More From 1390 Granite City Sports
![The Panda Project to Help Veterans is Saturday in Sauk Centre](http://townsquare.media/site/66/files/2024/07/attachment-452635374_789098403370741_7583842522243803092_n-e1722002760856.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![See “Purple Rain” on a HUGE Screen This Weekend in MPLS](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2016/04/Prince.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![What You Need To Know About The Big Road Closure In Princeton](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2022/11/attachment-Cover-33.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Pet Adoption Event Coming to St Cloud’s Crossroads Center](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2016/03/GettyImages-73808529.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![9 Traits Minnesotans Seem To Have If They Grew Up Poor](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2024/07/attachment-towfiqu-barbhuiya-via-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Taste The Season: Local Grower’s Sweet Corn Is Ready For You!](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2024/07/attachment-Image-Credit-David-Trink-via-Unsplash-Canva.jpg?w=980&q=75)