Judge described operation as 'carefully planned, systematic and of a scale rarely seen'
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Perpetrators sprayed tear gas at precious metals employee before ¥230 million in gold
Boss of Ninkyo Dantai Yamaguchi-gumi seeking to form private military company to provide security services for Japanese missions
Suspect and one victim had engaged in dispute over a woman
Kunio Inoue allegedly ordered assault of Yamaguchi-gumi members in battle for control of the Aizukotetsu-kai
Police raided HQ of Kyokudo-kai in Asahikawa City on Friday
Suspect stabbed victim several times in abdomen
Victim found with several stab wounds to his abdomen
Suspects accused of collecting mikajimeryo --- or 'protection money' --- from bars and clubs
Woman's residence struck by 2 bullets by mistake in Inagawa-kai feud