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Mexican Mafia Raids in California

Mexican Mafia Raids in California

Over 40 individuals were charged in connection with an Orange County-based crime ring that authorities say exerted 'tremendous control' over local neighborhoods.

The FBI and local police executed search warrants at multiple locations, uncovering a sinister web of racketeering and extortion.

Many of those indicted were already in custody but continued to direct criminal activities from behind bars.

Officials described the takedown as a significant blow to one of the most dangerous organized crime groups in the United States.

Mexican Mafia United States Department of Justice, Public domain
Mexican Mafia
Mexican-American crime organization in the United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. federal law enforcement agency
Orange County
County in California, United States
Damian Robinson
Archaeologist