Benzino Connected to 48 Gang Arrests in Boston Police Sweep! [Pics]

Boston affiliates of rapper Benzino have been arrested 

in what is being called the biggest gang sweep in the 

city's history. According to the Boston Globe, 48 

members of the Columbia Point Dawgs street gang 

were indicted on gun and drug charges on Thursday, 

following the FBI's extensive investigation on the long 

lasting gang. On Friday, 42 members were arrested, 

including rapper Willie "Scodough" Berry, a friend of 

Benzino's.

Six other suspects have yet to be detained by the 

police. Scodough, or "Sco" is the alleged leader of the 

gang which reportedly came into fruition in the late 

1980's in the Columbia point public housing area.

From there, the gang's alleged large-volume drug 

sales expanded past the local neighborhood and into 

the larger areas of Boston. Authorities also believe 

Berry and the gang are responsible for a several non-

fatal shootings and murders. One way of tracking 

down the suspects was through social media.

In an affidavit released by the FBI, authorities revealed 

rap videos, candid videos posted on Instagram and 

YouTube gave them research into the gangs and their 

latest activity. One of the videos posted in October of 

last year featured footage  of grand jury minutes and 

police information on rival gang Orchard Park.

Dawgs members allegedly offered to sell the 

information for $19.95 to "incite retaliation by other 

street gangs against Orchard Park gang members." It 

isn't known who uploaded the video online but 

authorities claim other videos like the gang's regular 

rap videos provided evidence for their sweep. 

Scodough has worked with Benzino in his music 

videos, including the 2012 single, "On Top" featuring 

French Montana.

Sco recently spoke on Benzino and Stevie J's broken 

friendship, noting that Zino supported the Love and hip 

hop star during his financial troubles. "I was there 

when Stevie first got plugged in with the 'Love & Hip 

Hop' thing," he said. "He was staying with me and 

Benzino in Miami at the time. Stevie needs to 

remember that Zino was there when you had nothing." 

Benzino released a statement about the Columbia 

Point Dawgs arrest on Friday. "I deal with lots of 

people in the music industry, and beyond that I will not 

make any further comment,'' the rapper said in a 

statement released by his attorney, Martin Leppo