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These gangs were banned from wearing their patches. Did it make a difference?

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Gang insignia has vanished from New Zealand’s streets following a recent law change. But the gangs have not, with members telling CNN the banishment of the patches is just optics – they’re recruiting new members just as fast as before.

 Gang insignia has vanished from New Zealand’s streets following a recent law change. But the gangs have not, with members telling CNN the banishment of the patches is just optics – they’re recruiting new members just as fast as before. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN 

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