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Because the police invent the amount of drugs in the fake stash house, they effectively choose the length of the defendant's prison sentence.

The Flip Side of the Law: Understanding "Reverse Gang" Operations reverse gang

Identify active "crews" that are looking for opportunities to commit violent robberies. Because the police invent the amount of drugs

Disrupt local gang hierarchies by removing those willing to engage in high-level violence. 4. The Ethical and Legal Controversy reverse gang

An undercover agent or a confidential informant identifies individuals they believe are prone to violence or gang activity.

Secure long sentences, as the "amount" of drugs in the fictional house is usually set high enough to trigger mandatory minimums.