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June 17, 2006
Galax residents clean up graffiti

Some residents are cleaning up some unwanted artwork in downtown Galax. They're calling it Clean Green Day. It's all part of a plan to wipe out graffiti in their city.

Last month we told you about gang markings popping up on walls and buildings. Some of the writings were marks of Surenos-13 and M-S 13, which are known to be one of the world's most dangerous street gangs.

Galax Police Chief Rick Clark says there hasn't been an increases in violent crimes. But, he does believe there is an influence in the methamphatamine traffic into the area.