Dr. Jarrod Gilbert suggests a New Zealand gang patch ban may result in increased drug dealing, organized crime, and gang facial tattoos.

Sociologist Dr. Jarrod Gilbert warns that a gang patch ban in New Zealand could lead to adverse consequences, including the adoption of gang facial tattoos, politicization of gang members, increased drug dealing and organized crime, police enforcement challenges in small communities, and potential targeting of individuals by the government. The effectiveness of such laws in addressing gang-related issues remains uncertain.

March 03, 2024
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