NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH)– The FBI and New Haven Police have announced that 25 area gang members have been indicted.

New Haven authorities, along with the FBI, announced a culmination of a months-long, multi-state investigation, that resulted in 25 indictments relating to murders and shootings that occurred in/around the city of New Haven.

Local cops & FBI announcing culmination of months-long multi state investigation resulting in 25 indictments related to multiple murders & shootings in/around #NewHaven. #CTnews pic.twitter.com/3Sh0IyTeRA — Mario Boone, Jou. (@MarioBooneTV) July 10, 2019

Police say that those arrested are mostly New Haven gang members who are being indicted in connection with a “lion share of gang violence in the greater New Haven area.” However, some crimes did occur in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

According to police, the multi agency operation was called “Fantasy Island” because it involved a gang called the “Island Brothers,” who used to just be in the Quinnipiac Avenue area but have since spread out.

Authorities say that while most of the suspects have gone to prison already and have since been released, they continued to engage in criminal activity.

The suspects appeared in federal court before a Magistrate judge.

More indictments are expected.

#SCOOP Feds & locals holding 2pm news conference to announce "15-20 gang-related" suspects arrested by FBI Task Force in #NewHaven. Suspects appearing in federal court this morning. #CTnews pic.twitter.com/XZVrsH6J4E — Mario Boone, Jou. (@MarioBooneTV) July 10, 2019

New Haven police held a press conference with federal investigators to make the announcement on Wednesday at 2 p.m.