MS-13 in the United States and Federal Law Enforcement Efforts

Finklea, Kristin

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Gangs;    Homicide;    Extortion;    Drug trafficking;   

RP-ID  :  R45292
RP-ID  :  R45292_2018Aug20

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides a brief background on the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), a violent criminal gang operating in the United States and abroad--namely Central America. It focuses on MS-13's structure and criminal activities in the U.S. and highlights law enforcement initiatives to counter the gang's illicit activities. The report also provides an overview of selected domestic policy issues Congress may examine as part of its efforts to counter MS-13.