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Art_from_Ark

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4. Around here, they were trying to work their way into legitimate enterprises.

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Sun Jul 14, 2013, 04:02 AM

Jul 2013

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And I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't have some influence in the local government.

The wealthier gangsters around here tend to build compounds for themselves, complete with razorwire walls and even surveillance cameras. A gang member in a neighboring town was living in such a compound. But apparently he got on the wrong side of someone and his compound ended up being firebombed.

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Yakuza gang publishes magazine for members [View all] AsahinaKimi Jul 2013 OP

I have to recommend an AMAZING book for you Asahina! Locut0s Jul 2013 #1

Around here they are not held in very high regard Art_from_Ark Jul 2013 #2

Good to hear... Locut0s Jul 2013 #3

Around here, they were trying to work their way into legitimate enterprises. Art_from_Ark Jul 2013 #4