""Gang members who murder, extort, kidnap, and traffic drugs and firearms are a menace to our communities and our way of life. Today's arrests highlight the continuing cooperation between federal and local law enforcement against violent felons and our unyielding determination to crack down on organized crime in our prisons and our streets.""
""The gang collected extortionate taxes and provided security, including the use of violence, to protect the illegal gambling businesses.""
More than 40 members of the Mexican mafia were arrested during a coordinated raid across Southern California, primarily in Orange County. The FBI and local agencies executed search and arrest warrants at around 30 locations. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced that 43 individuals were indicted on various charges, including murder and drug trafficking. Authorities seized significant quantities of illegal drugs and firearms. The Mexican Mafia, established in the 1950s, has evolved into a major criminal organization controlling various illegal activities from within California's prison system.
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