Eighteen members and associates of the notorious MS-13 gang have been sentenced to a combined total of over 425 years in federal prison following a multi-year investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
The sentences conclude a racketeering conspiracy case involving ten murders, seven attempted murders, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses.
The investigation, which began in 2016, targeted the gang’s activities in and around Nashville, Tennessee. Evidence revealed a pattern of violence and intimidation aimed at maintaining the gang’s control over drug trafficking and other criminal enterprises.
Throughout the conspiracy, MS-13 members engaged in numerous violent acts, including targeted killings of rival gang members and individuals perceived as threats to their operations. The gang also carried out armed carjackings and engaged in extensive drug trafficking activities, distributing significant quantities of cocaine, marijuana, and other controlled substances.
The investigation and prosecution of this case involved the collaborative efforts of multiple agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), and various local law enforcement agencies.
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The convictions and sentences in this case represent a significant victory in the ongoing fight against organized crime and gang violence. The dismantling of this MS-13 network is expected to have a lasting impact on public safety in the affected communities.
Key details of the case:
- Gang: MS-13 (La Mara Salvatrucha)
- Location: Nashville, TN
- Charges: Racketeering conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, attempted murder in aid of racketeering, kidnapping, drug trafficking, firearms offenses
- Sentences: Combined total of over 425 years in federal prison
- Agencies involved: FBI, DEA, ATF, TBI, and local law enforcement
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