America has some very huge prisons and jails. Prisoners from all over the world are kept in these prisons, belonging to different casts, races and speaking different languages. Theses prisoners usually become a part of gangs according to their religion, cast , race and even according to the degree of their crime. Following are some very popular US prison gangs.
1
Neta
Neta is an Hispanic gang, which was formed in the US prison in 70s. This gang has got 8000 members now and is considered among the most powerful and popular prison gang of US prison. The members of the gang claim that their major goal is to teach Hispanic culture and language to the gang members but it is said that they’re actually involve in kind of crimes like drug dealing, money laundering, robberies, street crimes and much more. Their major source of income is via drug dealing, they get money when they import and export cocaine, heroine and other kinds of drugs.
2
Dead Man INC
This gang is also a very powerful gang, it emerged as a white gang in 90’s. Perry Roark was one of the founders of this gang. He was rejected by other gang and so he went on to make his own gang which gradually grew rapidly, absorbing all the small gangs and they finally became one big unit. They’re known for misbehaving with the inmates and with the staff as well. They are one of the largest gangs on the East coast.
3
Nazi Low Riders
It is a very rapidly growing and prospering gang in California. The inmates are reported to misbehave and spread violence among other inmates and the staff. The members of NLR are great rivals of the Neta group, mentioned above. It has also been reported to do some criminal acts outside the prison.
4
415 KUMI
It is a black gang, unlike Dead Man INC and emerged in San Francisco. 415, denotes the area cod actually. They are also known to do violence against the inmates. They even hired a guard who was involved in spreading terror among the other staff and people living in the prison.
5
Texas Syndicate
This gang was originated in California and it was actually founded in response to other gangs in California prison. It eventually became one of the most powerful gangs of California prison. It’s activists are involved in drug dealing, prostitution, gambling, murdering, contract killing and much more.
6
Mara Salvatrucha or MS-13
Mara Salvatrucha or MS-13 was formed in LA. Their rivals were the Mexican gangs and in their defense, they founded this great gang. The members of this gang put on a very taboo look by makings tattoos over their faces and other parts of their body. They even use their own language to communicate. That’s how they distinguish themselves.
7
Mexican Mafia
As the name indicates, is a Mexican gang. It is one of the most famous and oldest gangs of US prison. They earn a huge amount of money by, of course, criminal acts. Members of this gang are also reported to pass some tests in order to prove their loyalty towards their gang, these tests include, theft or murder.
8
Black Guerrilla Family
This gang is known to be involved in rivalry against many other gangs. Although almost all gangs are ant-government gangs but this gang is extremely anti-government. It is the most politically oriented gang of US prison. Their reported goals are to eradicate racism and to become more prosper. It’s a must for BFG members to get a tattoo of a dragon.
9
La Nuestra Family
As the name suggests is a Spanish gang. The leaders of this gang have their eyes on the intra-prison affairs. Those people who are convicted and found guilty of very serious crimes are recruited in this gang. This clearly indicated the terror of this gang.
10
Aryan Brotherhood
They have 15,000 members in their gang and are known as AB gang. It was founded for the protection of whites basically but then it also became a criminal gang. They murder people who go against them, on regular basis. They are also known to be involved in crimes like prostitution and gambling. According to their rule, you have to kill somebody to be a part of their gang.
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