There are plenty of gangs on Vesta. There aren't enough Peacekeepers to control most of the essential decks themselves, so crime flourishes on the station.
Well, all that's set in stone for the next day is the next round of sales, which will cause more tension once they run out and announce that the day after that is their last day. On Day Four, things will start to get hectic. Also, nice touch about the soy-based food.