Two gang members executed

Two prime members of an organized crime gang in central China's Hubei province were executed yesterday after the Supreme People's Court (SPC) approved their death sentences on Dec 23 last year.

Liu Lieyong was sentenced to death for the crimes of organizing and leading an organized criminal gang, murder, blackmail, illegal possession of arms and gambling, said a statement from the SPC.

Chen Xiaohui was convicted of participating in an organized criminal gang, murder, intentional injury, inciting disorder and illegal possession of arms.