2 Verbs to Use for the Word gangster

The Conspiracy Develops The cessation of hostilities in Europe deprived the gangsters of the cloak of "patriotism" as a cover for their crimes.

Now suppose, while the good people are dozing in semi-somnolence, assured that the new broom will sweep of itself, the gang gets together and elects the three to five worst gangsters in the city to be the commission?

2 Verbs to Use for the Word  gangster