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Dozens of alleged members and associates of a South Los Angeles street gang - including 23 defendants arrested Tuesday, are facing federal charges including murder, fentanyl trafficking and extortion, prosecutors announced.
Federal grand jury indictments unsealed Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles charge a total of 37 defendants, some of whom were already in state or federal custody, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Federal grand jury indictments unsealed Tuesday in downtown Los Angeles charge a total of 37 defendants, some of whom were already in state or federal custody, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The defendants are alleged to be members of the South Los Angeles-based Florencia 13 (F13) gang.
Authorities continue to search for 8 defendants, including multiple people currently believed to be fugitives in Mexico.
