“These convictions and sentences demonstrate that by working together, federal, state and local law enforcement are systematically dismantling the street gangs that cause violent crime in our neighborhoods,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Saima Mohsin. “Detroit residents deserve to live in a community safe from violent crime.”

The gang operated around Albion Street and Seven Mile, an area its members referred to as “ABlock,” which is within a larger territory claimed by the Bloods street gang (known as the “Red Zone.” Smokecamp has had several names, including Original Paid Bosses, Paid Bosses Inc. And Runyon Boys.

In November 2017, an indictment was returned alleging that Smokecamp members were known to engage in robberies and extortion and that the gang made its money predominantly through the sale of narcotics, including cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, marijuana, ecstacy and prescription pills. The gang regularly sold these controlled substances on the “ABlock,” outside of vacant houses, known as “trap houses,” and businesses, the indictment said. Additionally, from 2014-2015, Smokecamp members regularly sold controlled substances from an apartment complex on East Seven Mile, which they branded the “Plaga,” sharing workers and firearms to distribute and protect their narcotics. However, this activity was not confined to Detroit with some of their members traveling to Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio to sell narcotics.

The gang also regularly engaged in acts of violence, including shootings and murder to intimidate rivals and maintain control of their territory, according to the indictment.

The following individuals have been convicted for their role in the gang and have received sentences ranging from 66 months to 384 months in federal prison:

Korey “No Loan Corleon,” “Stax” Sanders, 29, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy, willful engagement in firearms business without a license, and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance; sentenced to six years in federal prison

Jerray “Chino,” “Dre” Key, 31, of Canton, pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy and felon in possession of a firearm; sentenced to six years in federal prison

Deshawn “Pook,” “Slips” Langston, 30, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering; sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

Richard “Dub,” “Rich,” “Blow” Langston, 31, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy; sentenced to 14 years and two months in federal prison

Hakeem “LB Dub” Bunnell, 27, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy, and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering; sentenced to 29 years in federal prison

Keenan “Dolla,” “Keno” Nielbock, 33, of Taylor, pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy; sentenced to seven years in federal prison

Caraun “Luch,” “Ron,” “Slick” Key, 29, of Detroit, convicted of RICO conspiracy; sentenced to six years in federal prison

Darryl “DB,” “Big Baby” Key, 30, of Detroit, convicted of RICO conspiracy; sentenced to five years and six months in federal prison

Tyree “Snoop” Williams, 27, of Detroit, pleaded guilty to RICO conspiracy and assault with a dangerous weapon; sentenced to 17 years and six months in federal prison

Romale “Santana” Gibson Jr., 27, of Detroit, convicted of RICO conspiracy, sentenced to six years in federal prison

Cary “Cease” Dailey, 31, of Detroit, convicted of RICO conspiracy, sentenced to six years in federal prison

Antonio “Tone” Langston, 32, of Detroit, convicted of RICO conspiracy, sentenced to eight years in federal prison

Carlos “Los,” “Loso” Davis, 28, of Detroit, convicted of RICO conspiracy and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering; sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.