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Feds Arrest 34 in Sweep of Mexican-Linked L.A. Gangs
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
LOS ANGELES - More than 60 people allegedly linked to a Hispanic street
gang have been charged with racketeering and drug trafficking in an
indictment that accuses them of attacking blacks in South Los Angeles to
maintain control in certain neighborhoods.
Of those under indictment, 34 were arrested during sweeps Tuesday following
a three-year investigation, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
They are suspected members of the Florencia 13 gang, which authorities say
is controlled by the Mexican Mafia.
Prosecutors accuse the group of shooting blacks, rival gang members and
innocent residents.
"In their attempt to intimidate African Americans in the community, they
targeted innocent citizens," U.S. Attorney Thomas P. O'Brien said.
A total of 61 defendants were named in two indictments - one charging
violations of federal racketeering laws and the other charging federal
narcotics trafficking violations. The indictments were returned by a federal
grand jury on Sept. 27 and unsealed Tuesday.
Besides the 34 arrested, some of the others are already in custody or listed
as fugitives, authorities said.
Those named in the racketeering indictment face 20 years to life in prison
if convicted. The narcotics indictment carries 10 years to life in prison.
Feds Arrest 34 in Sweep of Mexican-Linked L.A. Gangs
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
LOS ANGELES - More than 60 people allegedly linked to a Hispanic street
gang have been charged with racketeering and drug trafficking in an
indictment that accuses them of attacking blacks in South Los Angeles to
maintain control in certain neighborhoods.
Of those under indictment, 34 were arrested during sweeps Tuesday following
a three-year investigation, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
They are suspected members of the Florencia 13 gang, which authorities say
is controlled by the Mexican Mafia.
Prosecutors accuse the group of shooting blacks, rival gang members and
innocent residents.
"In their attempt to intimidate African Americans in the community, they
targeted innocent citizens," U.S. Attorney Thomas P. O'Brien said.
A total of 61 defendants were named in two indictments - one charging
violations of federal racketeering laws and the other charging federal
narcotics trafficking violations. The indictments were returned by a federal
grand jury on Sept. 27 and unsealed Tuesday.
Besides the 34 arrested, some of the others are already in custody or listed
as fugitives, authorities said.
Those named in the racketeering indictment face 20 years to life in prison
if convicted. The narcotics indictment carries 10 years to life in prison.