AAN World News: "XRS" Drug Distributors Targeted In Gang Attacks, Says Police Analyst

[J. Hill]

AAN World News: "XRS" Drug Distributors

Targeted In Gang Attacks, Says Police Analyst

 

In recent days, distributors of the new drug known as "XRS" have been found to be targets of gangs across West and East Altis. The spike comes shortly after Governor Nichollis' speech announcing a crackdown on the hallucinogenic drug. The infamous drug has seen mass-use across Altis since early 2023. The Police of West Altis (PWA) have confirmed with the AAN that those distributing the XRS pill have been noted as a "targeted groups" by three of Altis' largest criminal gangs. No statement has come from any of the three groups however images by members of the public finding those attacked by the gangs spoke louder than any statement that could be made.

Images, too disturbing to be published, surfaced online detailing images of multiple individuals targeted by the gangs in multiple states of severity. Displaying mutilation and levels of harm to the bodies indicating high levels of brutality.

The East Altian Police Service (EAPS) have confirmed that cases of these attacks have appeared in East Altis territory also. Head of the Social Freedom and Independence Party of Altis (SFIPA) Vaso Mutatos, formerly head of the extremist group known as the Altian Liberation Army (ALA). joined Nichollis in the announcement, detailing his own message to residents of East Altis. Both heads of state announced a police crackdown.

There has been a total of 13 confirmed killings on supposed XRS dealers. The gangs responsible are yet to make their alleged involvement known however media releases have confirmed that the attacks fit the profile of the three groups. Notably, 7 of the 13 deaths fit the pattern of the East Altian gang known as "Kraken", the criminal group have been known for their brutality to those who attempt to expose or defame the gang. The other two gangs; "Athira Vengeance" and "Red Olympus" were allegedly responsible for the remaining 5 murders. "Athira Vengeance", a West Altis gang has been on the rise after the NATO-involved drone strike on a fuel refinery, killing multiple aid workers providing support to displaced Athira residents during the ALA - NATO skirmishes late-last year. The gang now responsible for targeting foreigners has been a large threat for tourists since peace was established when the conflict settled. "Red Olympus" has been seen as a notably newer criminal group compared to the previous two. Responsible for the illegal transit of Altians across the border to either side the attacks seem similar to what occurs when the group are swindled by those attempting to cross the border for free illegally.

With both police and government resources focused on stopping the spread of the XRS drug epidemic the involvement of these gangs has seen a shocking upturn in brutality and bares a large warning to distributors of the hallucinogenic drug.