Independent Soldiers

The Independent Soldiers, otherwise known as the IS, is one of the most well known and prominent gangs in Canada. The gang consists of many nationalities but is generally headed and run by Indo-Canadian members.

Over the past few years the gang has gained prominence in Vancouver, as well as Kamloops, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Surrey, and elsewhere. The gang is generally engaged in turf wars, drug distribution, money laundering, and other criminal activities. The gang has publicly feuded with rivals such as the United Nations and Hells Angels, this has led to many unsolved murders, drive by shootings, and jailing of members. The gang has steadily grown over the past few years and can be visibly seen on the streets as many have gang identification as well as gang clothing. Leader Bick Dosanjh was killed in a car accident in 2005.

References

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