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Twelve alleged 18th Street gang members, tied to the Mexican Mafia, were arrested in L.A. on racketeering, murder, and drug charges linked to a MacArthur Park drug market.
Twelve individuals linked to the 18th Street gang, allegedly controlled by the Mexican Mafia, were arrested in Los Angeles on federal charges including racketeering, murder, and drug trafficking.
Authorities say the group operated an open-air drug market in MacArthur Park, using tents to blend in with the homeless population, extorted drug dealers, and committed violent acts, including a 2022 murder.
Over 175 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl, nearly $80,000 in cash, and six firearms were seized.
Six suspects remain at large, with some believed to be in Mexico and Guatemala.
The operation marks a major effort to dismantle violent gang activity and drug distribution in a key public area.
Doce presuntos miembros de la pandilla de la calle 18, vinculados a la mafia mexicana, fueron arrestados en Los Ángeles por extorsión, asesinato y cargos de drogas vinculados a un mercado de drogas en MacArthur Park.