Multi-Agency Task Force Dismantles 18th Street Gang Operations in Los Angeles
Federal and local law enforcement agencies executed a coordinated operation to arrest 12 members of the 18th Street Gang. The raid successfully dismantled an open-air drug market, resulting in the seizure of significant quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and illicit cash.
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🚨OPERATION DEAD HORSE: Yesterday, @USAO_LosAngeles announced the arrests of 12 members and associates of the 18th Street Gang – L.A.’s largest street gang – on charges alleging murder, extortion, and drug trafficking tied to the MacArthur Park Area. “For far too long, 18th Street and other criminals have been allowed to turn one of the city’s most beautiful public spaces into a crime-infested pit. That ends today,” said @USAttyEssayli. “We are committed to eliminating violent organized crime and open-air drug markets from Los Angeles.” Read more: https://t.co/sYQ5SD5Rdk
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RT @ericaknight🚨 Early this morning, FBI Los Angeles executed a takedown of the 18th Street Gang - in partnership with @HSI_HQ @DEAHQ @USMarshalsHQ @LAPDHQ and more. Several members in custody. Seizures include illegal narcotics, cash, firearms and other evidence.
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CASE UPDATE from @FBILosAngeles: Today, Acting Assistant Director in Charge Robert Molvar joined law enforcement partners to announce the arrests of 12 members and associates of Los Angeles's largest street gang. The 18th Street Gang allegedly controlled the city's McArthur Park as an open-air drug market, using tents to blend in with the homeless population and avoid detection by law enforcement. The #FBI and our partners seized approximately $80,000 in cash, 10 pounds of fentanyl, five pounds of methamphetamine, and six firearms today as part of the investigation. Learn more: https://t.co/Q30f4Isy9n
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DRUGS, GUNS, CASH AND MORE SEIZED IN LA 18TH STREET GANG TAKEDOWN THIS MORNING ICE @HSILosAngeles assisted the @FBI, @LAPDHQ and other partners in executing several search and arrest warrants this morning that included the arrests of gang members. https://t.co/UA84n0lnUo
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