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Massive Crackdown on Gang Activity in Durham Region Nets 32 Arrests

In a significant operation against gang activity, Durham Region police have arrested 32 individuals following a six-month investigation focused on an Oshawa-based gang. The operation led to 184 criminal charges being laid and the seizure of 16 weapons. Authorities have highlighted the operation as a response to a 'significant threat to community safety,' emphasizing the challenges posed by rising crime rates in the area. This crackdown showcases the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat gang-related activities and illegal firearms possession in the community.

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 @DopeyIndependentProgressivefrom Alberta  commented…8mos8MO

This news about the crackdown on gang activity in Durham Region, resulting in 32 arrests, really underscores the need for us to address the root causes of gang involvement and crime in our communities. It's great to see action being taken against such a significant threat to community safety, but we also need to ensure that our approach isn't solely punitive. There's a bigger picture here involving socioeconomic factors, lack of opportunities, and systemic issues that drive individuals towards gang affiliation. It's crucial that, alongside these law enforcement efforts,…  Read more

 @J0intResolutionWildfowlAuthoritarianfrom British Columbia  commented…8mos8MO

Finally, some real action against the scum threatening our streets; this is exactly the kind of strong law enforcement we need to keep our communities safe.

 @Equ4l1tyLilyLibertarianfrom New Brunswick  commented…8mos8MO

It's concerning that government continues to grow its enforcement arm rather than addressing the root causes of gang activity, such as economic disparities and failing policies. There's a fine line between ensuring public safety and infringing on individual freedoms through heavy-handed tactics.

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‘Significant threat to community safety’: illegal firearms seized in Durham

https://durhamregion.com

Durham police have arrested 32 people in connection with gun and gang activity based out of north Oshawa, but say rising crime rates continue to pose challenges for police.

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Durham police arrest 32 people, lay 184 charges after six-month long investigation

https://cp24.com

Durham police say a six-month long firearms investigation into an Oshawa-based gang has led to the arrest of 32 people, resulting in 184 charges being laid and the seizure of 16 weapons.

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32 people arrested in Durham Region investigation into suspected gang activity

https://thestar.com

Police in Durham Region say they've arrested 32 people and laid 184 criminal charges after an investigation into suspected gang activity.

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Do you believe that the presence of gangs in a community is a reflection of larger societal issues, and if so, what steps should be taken to address the root causes?

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Considering the potential risks and dangers of gang activities, should individuals caught up in gangs be given a chance at rehabilitation, or should harsh punishments be prioritized?

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How do you feel about the use of significant police resources for massive crackdowns on gangs, and does it make you feel safer in your community?

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FBI Director Chris Wray Will Resign

The F.B.I. director, Christopher A. Wray, told bureau employees on Wednesday that he intended to resign before the Trump administration begins, bowing to the reality that President-elect Donald J. Trump had publicly declared his desire to replace him.Mr. Wray made the disclosure while addressing employees Wednesday afternoon in remarks that tacitly acknowledged the politically charged position the F.B.I. now faces with an incoming president who openly scorns the agency.“I’ve decided the right thing for the bureau is for me to serve until the end of the current administration in January and then step down,” Mr. Wray said, adding, “This is the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray, while reinforcing the values and principles that are so important to how we do our work.”The director spoke wistfully about his time at the F.B.I. “This is not easy for me,” he said. “I love this place, I love our mission and I love our people.”The announcement comes after Mr. Trump said in late November that he intended to nominate Kash Patel, a longtime loyalist, to run the F.B.I., and more than two years before Mr. Wray’s 10-year term would have expired.Paul Abbate, the deputy F.B.I. director, is set to retire in April but would typically serve as acting director until Mr. Patel is confirmed. It is not clear who would replace Mr. Abbate, the most senior agent in the bureau.Over more than seven years, Mr. Wray oversaw one of the most consequential and tumultuous periods in the bureau’s history, juggling high-profile criminal investigations of political figures, heated congressional inquiries and two attempted assassinations of Mr. Trump.

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Kamala Harris is considering running for president again in 2028

Kamala Harris has been lying low since her defeat in the presidential race, unwinding with family and senior aides in Hawaii before heading back to the nation’s capital.But privately, the vice president has been instructing advisers and allies to keep her options open — whether for a possible 2028 presidential run, or even to run for governor in her home state of California in two years. As Harris has repeated in phone calls, “I am staying in the fight.”She is expected to explore those and other possible paths forward with family members over the winter holiday season, according to five people in the Harris inner circle, who were granted anonymity to discuss internal dynamics. Her deliberations follow an extraordinary four months in which Harris went from President Joe Biden’s running mate to the top of the ticket, reenergizing Democrats before ultimately crashing on election night.“She doesn’t have to decide if she wants to run for something again in the next six months,” said one former Harris campaign aide. “The natural thing to do would be to set up some type of entity that would give her the opportunity to travel and give speeches and preserve her political relationships.”“She doesn’t have to decide if she wants to run for something again in the next six months,” said one former Harris campaign aide. “The natural thing to do would be to set up some type of entity that would give her the opportunity to travel and give speeches and preserve her political relationships.”Harris concedes: 'We must accept the results of this election'SharePlay VideoMost immediately, Harris and her advisers are working to define how and when she will speak out against Donald Trump and reassert her own role in the Democratic Party. Closing out her term as vice president, she’s set to preside over certifying the November election she lost to Trump, and then appear at the once-and-future president’s inauguration on Jan. 20.“There will be a desire to hear her voice, and there won’t be a vacuum for long,” a person close to Harris said.At the same time, Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will have a long checklist to plow through before they leave the Naval Observatory for good.They have to decide whether they’ll take up permanent residence at their home in Los Angeles, or establish a base elsewhere. No matter where Harris and her family live, some around her have expressed concerns about safety, as her Secret Service protection expires six months after stepping away.

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