Violent incidents attributed to the gang include a July 2023 shooting of a female associate over unpaid drug debts and a shooting incident in July 2024.

A narcotics production facility linked to the gang was discovered in Elizabeth, yielding significant quantities of heroin and cash during a search conducted in March 2025.

Authorities seized a semi-automatic rifle and other weapons during a U-Haul search related to co-defendant Latif Holley, along with a handgun used in multiple shootings.

Investigators have collected substantial evidence, including surveillance footage of assaults and audio recordings of gunfire, to support the case against the gang.

The gang's violent tactics included retaliatory shootings and intimidation against rivals, with allegations that Sorey ordered violence against both associates and competitors.

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin stated that the gang's actions have brought violence and disorder to Newark, threatening community safety.

Federal and state authorities have charged 26 individuals, including Rabiyah Sorey, the alleged leader of the 'Double ii – Queen Street Blood Gang,' with operating a violent drug market in Newark.

The gang is implicated in the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine, using intimidation and violence to control their territory.

Authorities described the gang's operations as 'brazen,' noting their significant impact on the Newark community through violence and addiction.

Sorey is accused of directing gang operations from a facility in Elizabeth, overseeing a network in Newark's North 9th Street area, known as the 'Newark Set.'

The investigation, which involved multiple agencies including the Division of Criminal Justice and Newark Police, revealed a pattern of violence linked to the gang.

Key figures charged in the operation include Robert Walton, Latif Holley, and Eugene Sparrow, all identified as supervisors or enforcers, while all defendants maintain their presumption of innocence until proven guilty.