The Kanesatake First Nation of Quebec held an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss acts of youth violence on the reserve.
Band members say a group of youth is responsible for vandalism, arson, attacks and other crimes. They youth recently burned tires at a sacred burial ground and littered the area with bottles.
"Community members are being beaten, there are drugs circulating, alcohol, and there is a certain little group that is doing this," Cathy Nelson told CBC News.
Grand Chief Paul Nicolas said law enforcement e has become more difficult because the province provides services to the reserve.
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(CBC 9/14)
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