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Associated Press - November 4, 2009 1:05 PM ET
NEW YORK (AP) - Authorities have charged 53 people in a massive takedown of violent drug crews in the Bronx.
Authorities say the gangs sold heroin and crack around two housing projects near Yankee Stadium.
Some of the heroin was sold under the brand name "American Gangster."
Federal agents and police officers arrested 40 of the suspects during raids Wednesday morning.
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