Neighbourhood residents say they fear increased violence after decampment created chaos.
Dealers in the neighbourhood have traditionally been “substance users and local people who are part of the community in different ways,” Blyth said. “You upset the applecart too much, then violence erupts. It’s just something that happens. We’re not only dealing with overdoses, now we’re dealing with extreme violence.”
She said after decades of worsening poverty in the neighbourhood, gangs have now established themselves, contributing to the unease.Postmedia reported last week that Montreal’s Zone 43 had moved into the Downtown Eastside and was associated to B.C.’s Wolfpack gang alliance. A June 1 shooting that left two people injured has been linked to Zone 43, sources said. The investigation continues.Vancouver Police Sgt.
“It continues to be a volatile neighbourhood, and it’s not uncommon for violence to flare up from time to time as individuals and organized crime groups try to take advantage of the illicit drug trade.” “It’s way too early to tell,” Bligh said, whether the decampment resulted in a power shift and increased violence in the neighbourhood.
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