Early Wednesday morning, federal agents, backed by local police, arrested members of the "Hough Heights" and "Waste Five" gangs, confiscating an arsenal of firearms, pipe bombs, drugs, and $75,000 in cash. Christopher Sadowski from the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau called the suspects "the worst of the worst".
Yesterday's operation was done in conjunction with the Cleveland Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative, a program designed to go beyond arresting young criminals. Members of the education and business communities stood with the assembled police officers, and pledged their support in developing job training programs that offer employment opportunities to potential gang members. David C. Barnett, 90.3.