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A Phoenix apartment complex was rife with gang activity.

So says federal agents and local police after arresting 17 people on gang-related charges following a yearlong investigation, the Arizona Republic reports.

Authorities said they found drugs, weapons and two top gang leaders.

“These individuals sought to take over the neighborhood,” Phoenix Assistant Chief Sandra Renteria said.

Authorities said the men openly sold drugs and intimidated apartment dwellers.

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