RCMP in Chestermere is warning the public of the release of high-risk offender Trong Minh Nguyen — jailed as a violent Fresh Off Boat (FOB) gangster..Nguyen, who will be released Thursday, was convicted in 2012 of “conspiracy to commit murder and counselling an indictable offence which was not committed,” said RCMP in a statement..He has also been convicted of previous charges including firearms offences, assault of a peace officer and failing to comply with his release conditions..The RCMP said “after careful deliberation,” it was decided to issue the warning in the “interest of public safety” and in “consideration of all related issues.”.“The RCMP believes that there is a risk of significant harm to the health and safety of the public,” said the statement. .“Members of the public are advised the intent of the process is to enable members of the public to take suitable precautionary measures and not to embark on any form of vigilante action.”.“Anyone believing that a crime has been or is about to be committed is encouraged to call police. If the matter is felt to be of an urgent nature, please call 911 to report the location and circumstances.”.Nguyen is described as a Vietnamese male, 5-ft. 5-ins., 130 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes.. Trong-Minh-Nguyen .In a Friday press release, RCMP said Nguyen will be residing in the Strathmore area upon release. It was originally reported he would be residing in the Chestermere area..After his conviction in 2012, Nguyen said he planned to leave his criminal life behind..“I wish you good luck,” said then Justice Beth Hughes at Nguyen’s 2018 sentencing..“I truly hope you will continue with your rehabilitation that you’ve started.”.After serving part of a six-year sentence for shooting rival gang member Vinh Trug Truong, Nguyen was released from prison in 2011. He then attempted to kill Truong again in 2012..The two rival gangs — FOB and FOB Killers (FK) — clashed violently in bloody gang wars on Calgary streets between 2002 and 2009 leaving 25 people dead..Melanie Risdon is a reporter with the Western Standard.,.mrisdon@westernstandard.news
