Cleveland gang threat finally ends as federal investigation concludes
- The U.S. Attorney's Office arrested 18 individuals connected to the Fully Blooded Felons gang.
- The gang was involved in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking and murder.
- These arrests are seen as a significant step toward improving safety in the Cleveland community.
In Cleveland, United States, the Department of Justice initiated a significant crackdown on gang activity in early December 2024. Law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Attorney's Office from the Northern District of Ohio, publicly announced 18 arrests connected to a notorious gang known as the Fully Blooded Felons, or FBF. This operation follows a two-year investigation involving federal and local law enforcement aimed at diminishing the gang's influence in Northeast Ohio, which has reportedly engaged in serious criminal activities, including violent crimes and drug trafficking. The members of FBF are alleged to have engaged in a range of criminal activities that included conspiracy, drug trafficking, kidnapping, and murder. The gang was noted for operating an open-air drug market in Cleveland's Cedar-Central neighborhood, distributing dangerous substances such as fentanyl and other opioids, primarily around public housing areas.