PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement today on the Rhode Island State Police take down of a violent motorcycle gang in northern Rhode Island:
"Rhode Island is safer today because of the incredible work of the Rhode Island State Police and their federal and local law enforcement partners. I applaud Colonel Assumpico, Lt. Colonel Philbin and Attorney General Kilmartin's leadership to execute an investigation and raid that led to approximately 50 arrests, the seizure of more than 50 firearms--including illegal, military-style assault weapons--and the seizure of narcotics."
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