hardbody Posted June 17, 2023 Share Posted June 17, 2023 (edited) https://www.state.sa.us/sci/pdf/afro.pdf Judiciary of San Andreas ORGANIZED CRIME IN SAN ANDREAS ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SAN ANDREAS STATE GOVERNMENT 2023 DOWNTOWN LOS SANTOS CRIME // ALL GAS NO BRAKES The term “organized crime” often conjures up thoughts of infamous syndicates, such as the Sicilian Mafia and the Sinaloa Cartel. However, most overlook the rising prominence of smaller organized crime groups, such as ALL GAS NO BRAKES. Due in part to their unassuming size, these groups have not been given the attention they deserve from law enforcement, which has led to their proliferation across the Los Santos High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). A relative newcomer to the Los Santos criminal underworld, ALL GAS NO BRAKES is known to have been formed in the 2010s as a freelance network of drug traffickers. Back then, the group lacked any discernible structure, with each member operating as an equal to the other. It was relatively small-sized, numbering under a dozen members, and recruitment was carried out on a strict invite-only basis. Its membership comprised hustlers from all across the city, many of whom were gang-affiliated. Due to its small size, the group struggled to assert itself in the overcrowded criminal underworld until it eventually took a foothold in the Mission Row area of Downtown Los Santos. From thereon, the group began organizing itself as a syndicate and recruited local youths to flood the streets with narcotics. Today, ALL GAS NO BRAKES can be loosely defined as an Organized Crime Group (OCG), a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO), a ring, a syndicate, or an enterprise. Its role in the Los Santos criminal underworld is not fully understood, but it has entrenched itself in Downtown Los Santos, specifically the 2105 Vespucci Boulevard and 6458 Power Street apartment blocks in Mission Row. Here, the Organization has been known to recruit local youths to peddle drugs in the surrounding area. It is known to be involved in both wholesale- and retail-level drug distribution with alleged connections to other OCGs in other parts of the city. At first glance, ALL GAS NO BRAKES could be mistaken for a traditional street gang — not too dissimilar to those found in the nearby South Los Santos district — however, the Organization sets itself apart by being highly organized and focused solely on the pursuit of money. While the lower echelons of the Organization are populated by younger residents with no apparent prior gang affiliation, the upper echelons are purportedly occupied by current and former gang members from across the city. It is understood that these individuals have brought an air of gang culture to the Organization, with some members overtly representing their affiliation through tattoos, hand signs, and graffiti. As is typical of most OCGs, ALL GAS NO BRAKES seeks to operate discreetly but has been known to use violence to defend itself and expand its territory. While it is mostly active in drugs trafficking, the Organization is also known to be involved in a variety of other criminal activities for financial gain, such as firearms trafficking, fraud, armed robbery, theft, and extortion. Presence Despite its imposing skyline which features many prominent landmarks, Downtown Los Santos hides a troubled underbelly. Since the 1950s, the district has undergone a significant economic decline. In contrast to its many large businesses, banks and high streets, many Downtown residents now live below the poverty line and have turned to a lucrative life of crime to make ends meet, often working for criminal enterprises, such as ALL GAS NO BRAKES. In 2022, the district crime rate was more than six times the citywide rate and triple that of other Los Santos districts and it often tops rankings as the most dangerous neighborhood in Los Santos. Two apartment blocks within Mission Row — 2105 Vespucci Boulevard and 6458 Power Street — are the epicenter for a large percentage of the crime reported in this district, with high levels of violence, drug use and prostitution. Prior to the arrival of ALL GAS NO BRAKES at the beginning of the decade, the area was prowled by various independent drug dealers; it is understood that many of these dealers were consolidated into ALL GAS NO BRAKES upon its arrival. Mission Row is known for housing one of the largest stable populations of homeless people in the United States. This area has been afflicted by drug use for many decades and ALL GAS NO BRAKES is one group known to be fuelling the problem with a steady stream of narcotics. Due to its opportunistic nature, this Organization is highly likely to relocate or expand into new territories in future. With a lack of adequate scrutiny and persecution from law enforcement, ALL GAS NO BRAKES will continue to proliferate, leaving in its wake terrorized communities, widespread drug use, broken families and rampant violence. Edited July 2, 2023 by hardbody 21 Link to comment
hardbody Posted June 17, 2023 Author Share Posted June 17, 2023 (edited) PREFACE The aim of this faction is to accurately portray an Organized Crime Group (OCG) based in Downtown Los Santos. As we're not aiming to replicate a specific real-life counterpart, we have the creative freedom to do whatever we want with the concept as long as it makes sense realistically. The faction will be a unique blend of both street gang and organized crime roleplay. Whilst drugs distribution is a key focus, we encourage our members to roleplay a variety of other money-making schemes on the side. Character depth and development is also of the upmost importance, and we will not tolerate characters whose sole purpose is to sell drugs or commit mindless violence. We will also not shy away from Character Kills in order to keep things high-stakes and risky. As Downtown LA is an ethnically diverse neighborhood in real-life, the faction is open to characters of all races, but you must roleplay a resident of either 2105 Vespucci Boulevard or 6458 Power Street Apartment Complex, between the ages of 16-19. There will be no exceptions to this. If you approach us with an older character from outside Downtown Los Santos, you will be rejected. Your character should also be someone who has a realistic motive behind wishing to sell drugs for an organization like All Gas No Brakes. They can either be someone already involved in small-scale, independent drug dealing in the local area or someone who is completely new to the concept. Knowledge of organized crime or gang roleplay is desirable but not mandatory. Lastly, we’re keen to maintain high standards for all submitted screenshots, so please seek the approval of Faction Leadership before posting any to our thread. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Faction Leadership: @hardbody @HellHound Edited June 17, 2023 by hardbody 6 Link to comment
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