Middle eastern gangs are more violent - obtaining evidence is the main problem in bringing criminals to justice

Gangs in the police firing line - smh.com.au
January 28, 2006 - There has been progress in battling Middle Eastern gangs, police say. Andrew Clennell writes.
Middle eastern gangs are more violent and of greater concern than any other group in Sydney, senior police say.

[Gangs were allowed to get more violent and now fear of violence to witnesses keeps them out of jail.]