gangbusting

(ˈɡæŋˌbʌstɪŋ)

(Sociology) the activity of a gangbuster

adj

1. (Sociology) acting to detect or break up criminal organisations

2. extremely successful; fantastic

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The Safer Birmingham Partnership, which is behind the move, known as Project Safe and Sound, said it hoped the technology would help to continue the city's gangbusting success.

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In the TV series, which ran for four years from 1959, Stack played gangbusting federal agent Ness, with his trademark three-piece suit and shoulder holster.