Gangs in British Columbia
According to the 2009 Integrated Threat Assessment
on Organized Crime, there are over 130 crime groups
operating in B.C. In recent years there has been an evolution
from homogeneous to more multi-ethnic gangs.
Ethnically/culturally homogenous gangs tend to be
intergenerational, highly territorial, use identifiable means
of communication, and rely on violent entry and exit rituals
to protect the gang from outsiders.
Multi-ethnic/cultural (or hybrid) gangs tend to be singlegenerational,
less territorial and do not emphasize
traditional gang rights and rituals.
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