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The emergence of the Shower Posse, led by Christopher Dudus Coke in the 1980s, marked a turning point where gang activities escalated into drug trafficking networks connected to international cartels. Over time, violence engulfed urban areas as factions fought for control, leading to governmental crackdowns that, paradoxically, only fueled further fragmentation and increased gang numbers.
Despite a temporary decline in crime due to emergency measures, homicides surged again, showcasing the brutal cycle of violence where the number of gangs doubled within eight years, exacerbating the difficulty in restoring law and order.