OAKLAND — Nine alleged gang members suspected of committing murders and other crimes in Oakland over a seven-year period have been indicted by a federal grand jury, officials said Wednesday.

All but one of the suspects are in custody — with six being arrested during a series of raids Wednesday morning.

A news release from the federal Department of Justice said the men were indicted on charges of racketeering conspiracy in connection with two murders, three attempted murders, narcotics and firearm distribution and other related crimes allegedly committed on behalf of two Oakland-based Sureño street gangs.

The release identified them as Marvin Bonilla, 24, Edwin Cano-Merida, 24; Cesar Rolando Lucas-Pablo, 28; Walfer Mendoza-Mendoza, 31; Gonzalo Pablo, 25; Jeronimo “Orlando” Pablo-Carrillo

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