Montreal's Maghrebi community addresses rising youth gang recruitment in light of a 14-year-old's death.
Montreal's Maghrebi community is alarmed by rising street gang recruitment of youth for criminal activities. At a recent gathering in Wilfrid-Bastien Park, community leader Hadjira Belkacem urged parents to unite against this "scourge," following the death of a 14-year-old boy linked to gang violence. Quebec's Public Security Minister acknowledged the issue, labeling organized crime's exploitation of youth as "vile," and called for government intervention and funding for support services.
September 28, 2024
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