Funds approved for WPD’s Gang Investigative Unit

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington City Council approved funds for the Wilmington Police Department’s Gang Investigative Unit at Tuesday evening’s meeting.

The department will be able to buy equipment for the Unit. The $33,145.00 will help gather intelligence about local gang activity.

The newly formed Gang Investigative Unit is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to decrease gang and gun violence in Wilmington.