Operation Throne Down

A former enforcer for the New Bedford chapter of the Latin Kings has been sentenced to prison for racketeering conspiracy.

It's seven years in prison for a former enforcer for the New Bedford chapter of the Latin Kings gang who pleaded guilty last year to racketeering conspiracy.

A Latin Kings gang member who organized violence and security and instilled discipline in fellow New Bedford gang members has admitted this week to federal racketeering and drugs-related charges.

A former leader, or Inca, of the New Bedford Latin Kings was sentenced Tuesday on racketeering and drug charges.

A former enforcer for the New Bedford chapter of the Latin Kings gang was sentenced today on drug charges in U.S. District Court.

'King Shellz' was sentenced to prison and 'King Royalty' pleaded guilty in the Operation Throne Down RICO case.

Michael Cotto participated in violent beatings of rivals and suspected informants, prosecutors said.

Luis Santiago admitted in federal court to his role in a New Bedford shooting.

The 25-year-old admitted to shooting at rival gang members.

The 24-year-old admitted to his role in a crack cocaine distribution conspiracy.