Major Crackdown on Puente-13 Gang Yields 16 Arrests
Law enforcement officials have arrested 16 members of the Puente-13 gang, which is linked to the Mexican Mafia, in a significant operation across San Gabriel Valley. The arrests stem from complaints involving allegations of shootings, kidnappings, and illegal sales of firearms and narcotics. This crackdown has led to multiple charges, including drug trafficking, and has resulted in at least one fugitive being sought in connection with the extensive gang activities.
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