Woolwich Boys
The Woolwich Boys are a street gang based in the South London neighbourhood of Woolwich.
| Founded | Late 1990s |
|---|---|
| Founding location | Woolwich, London |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Territory | South London |
| Membership (est.) | 300 |
| Criminal activities | Drug trafficking, Murder |
Overview
The Woolwich Boys are named after the Woolwich neighbourhood in southeast London, where they were initially based.[1] The outfit has mainly been involved in drug trafficking.[2]
In 2007, younger members of the gang fought a turf war in Woolwich with rival youths.[1] Due to heightened police pressure in the London area, the group had by early 2013 begun moving its operations outside of the city. In August 2013, police launched dawn raids in the Greenwich borough and Gillingham on the outskirts of London, breaking up a new drug distribution set up there by alleged gang members.[2]
References
- "Gangs in turf war". New Shopper. 4 July 2007. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
- Christie, Sam (28 August 2013). "PICTURED: Dawn raids on crack cocaine ring with links to Woolwich Boys gang". News Shopper. Retrieved 9 December 2013.
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