Middlesbrough's gang violence has echoes of the drug wars I fought in the 80s

TL;DR

Current violence in Middlesbrough is compared to the drug wars and family feuds of the 1980s.
In the 1980s, detectives focused on disrupting organized crime by targeting drug importations and methods when direct charges for killings were difficult.
While 200 extra police officers are deployed in Middlesbrough, the author argues this is only a short-term fix.
The author stresses that lasting peace requires identifying and imprisoning the 'toxic personalities' behind the lawlessness.
The public is urged to contact Crimestoppers with any information about those involved.

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