Nine Trey Bloods

6ix9ine’s Former Gang Affiliate Arrested For Massive Drug Smuggling Operation

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A few years ago, the Nine Trey Bloods gang was shockingly brought into the lens of the public eye following 6ix9ine’s arrest for racketeering alongside many of his associates. The gang maintained a matter of great public fascination throughout the trial. The proceedings notoriously resulted in the intense rap artist changing pace and testifying against many of his associates in open court. Though the attention didn’t ultimately last long beyond the court proceedings, the Nine Trey Bloods were once again made a matter of public interest today.

That came when Edwin Spears was recently arrested. Spears is reportedly a “five-star general” in the gang and was busted for some pretty serious smuggling. Last month, Spears was picked up at New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport. Initial reports alleged that the bust interrupted a major operation designed to move vast amounts of illicit substances to the United Kingdom. Now we know the absolutely massive extent of what was seized. According to government documents, 12 kilos of cocaine, 513 pounds of marijuana, and 1,000 THC cartridges were found. Check out segments of the documents below.

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Major General Of 6ix9ine’s Former Gang Arrested

Earlier this year, 6ix9ine shared a new album but it didn’t exactly leave fans satisfied. The album was called Leyenda Viva and saw the rapper switching up his style and taking on Latin music. The album was met pretty harshly by his fans and even harsher by critics. Reviewers picked it apart for its style and lyrics.

But fans who didn’t love the record may be in for a treat on 6ix9ine’s next project. Earlier this year he promised that he had some more rap music coming soon. Then, just a few weeks ago, he claimed that he wanted to drop a new album very soon, maybe even before the end of the year. Even if it doesn’t drop in 2023 it sounds like fans won’t have to wait long into 2024 for new 6ix9ine. What do you think of a high-ranking member of 6ix9ine’s former gang being arrested for smuggling drugs? Let us know in the comment section below.

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6ix9ine Provoked His Kidnapping, Gang Member Argues

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Anthony “Harv” Ellison, a convicted member of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, wants a reduction in his 24-year prison sentence. He is now arguing that 6ix9ine’s criminal behavior provoked the kidnapping that landed him in prison. Ellison’s charges included RICO Conspiracy, Kidnapping in Aid of Racketeering, and Using a Firearm During and In Relation to a Crime of Violence.

“He cooperated and, for the most part, evaded being punished for his unlawful acts by immediately cooperating and testifying at the trial in this case,” Ellison explained, as noted by AllHipHop. “However, it was Mr. Hernandez’s misconduct and involvement in the alleged criminal enterprise that subjected him to and provoked the alleged kidnapping.” Ellison’s request is still pending a response.

6ix9ine Performing At MiamiBash 2021

MIAMI, FLORIDA. DECEMBER 17: Tekashi 6ix9ine performs during the MiamiBash 2021 at FTX Arena on December 17, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images,)

The new attempt at a sentence reduction comes despite several recent legal setbacks in his case. The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denied his appeal in September 2022. He also requested a compassionate release due to the risk of contracting coronavirus but that was denied in July 2021.

The court originally hit Ellison with 24 years in federal prison and five years of supervised release in October 2020. “Anthony Ellison was a high-ranking member of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, a violent gang that wreaked havoc across New York City, and he was convicted of racketeering, kidnapping, and a violent assault with a dangerous weapon. Now, thanks to the outstanding work of our partners at the NYPD, HSI, and ATF, he will spend the next 24 years in federal prison,” Audrey Strauss, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said at the time of his sentencing.

6ix9ine previously pled guilty to nine criminal charges in his own federal racketeering case in 2019. With his deal, the rapper testified that Ellison and co-defendant Aljermiah “Nuke” Mack set up the 2018 kidnapping. 6ix9ine served time in home confinement. As of 2023, 6ix9ine is back to focusing on his music career and just filmed a new music video in the Dominican Republic.

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