Mexican Mafia Arrests
A reporter points to a board displaying individuals identified by law enforcement as members and associates of the Mexican Mafia after a news conference in Santa Ana, Calif., Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Federal authorities say they've arrested nearly two dozen members and associates of the Mexican Mafia during a crackdown across Southern California. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says search and arrest warrants were executed Thursday mostly in Orange County, south of Los Angeles. A total of 43 people could face charges including murder, kidnapping, running an illegal gambling operation and drug trafficking. Agencies involved in the operation include the FBI, the IRS and local police from the cities of Anaheim and Santa Ana.
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