A San Fernando Valley-based white supremacist gang has been taken down by federal authorities, with 42 members arrested in connection with a range of criminal activities including drug trafficking, weapons violations, and loan fraud. The gang, alleged to have ties with the Aryan Brotherhood and Mexican Mafia, used Nazi symbols to indicate their extremist ideology.
The crackdown involved the arrest of 29 individuals on Wednesday, with 13 others already in custody. A total of 68 defendants are named in the indictment, which includes charges such as conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, bank fraud, and possession of illegal firearms.
Law enforcement seized large quantities of illegal firearms, as well as fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin. The gang allegedly used social media to communicate and carry out their criminal activities, including robberies, identity theft, and financial fraud. They also exploited COVID relief programs by submitting fraudulent applications for funds.
U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada described the gang as a “destructive force” due to their violent ideology and criminal operations. Interim Chief Dominic Choi of the Los Angeles Police Department emphasized the importance of removing guns and drugs from the streets to curb gang-related organized crime.
The indictment reveals that the gang’s criminal activities date back to at least December 2016, and their alliance with a neo-Nazi prison gang further highlights the serious threat they pose to the community. The arrests mark a significant step in combating gang-related crime and protecting society from their harmful influence.
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