Feds Take Down NAZI Gang and Seize 97lbs of FENTANYL

In Los Angeles, the largest takedown of an extremist gang has resulted in 68 arrests, unraveling the dangerous web of crime and hate tied to the San Fernando Valley Peckerwoods.

At a Glance

  • Nearly 70 individuals associated with the San Fernando Valley Peckerwoods were indicted on federal charges.
  • Authorities seized 97 pounds of fentanyl and discovered Nazi paraphernalia in the defendants’ homes.
  • The gang engaged in drug trafficking, fraud, and violent acts fueled by white supremacist ideology.
  • The operation is part of broader efforts against the Aryan Brotherhood’s influence.

Federal Crackdown Unfolds

We know that we have a fentanyl problem, but did you know there are Nazi gangs in the United States peddling this drug, too? Yep, it’s not just China developing the drug, and it’s not just the gangs bringing it in from Mexico. We have gangs right here in the United States peddling this drug and killing American citizens. 

The federal authorities have launched a significant strike against the San Fernando Valley Peckerwoods, a gang notorious for its white supremacist views and criminal activities. With 68 affiliates under arrest, this operation marks the largest gang takedown Los Angeles has seen. These individuals face charges related to drug distribution, fraud, and firearms offenses among others, all under the powerful RICO Act. Investigations uncovered that the gang employed fraudulent schemes during COVID, revealing their exploitative nature.

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The gang’s connections extend deep into the prison system, working in alliance with other notorious groups like the Aryan Brotherhood and the Mexican Mafia. This integrated network allowed the Peckerwoods to maintain their criminal enterprises, exert control over the streets, and further their hateful ideologies. The law enforcement crackdown involved extensive planning and collaboration among numerous agencies to ensure the capture of these dangerous individuals.

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Uncovering the Evil Network

This wasn’t just about drugs and money; this was about hate manifesting into organized crime. The indictment reveals chilling details, including the seizure of 97 pounds of fentanyl, a drug contributing to America’s opioid crisis. Violent tactics were a regular part of their operations, used to protect their profits and spread terror within communities. The collaboration with Mexican Mafia indicates a shared agenda driven by both profit and prejudice.

“The Peckerwoods are involved in a wide variety of criminal activity everything from drug trafficking to fraud offenses to firearms offenses, violence and identity theft, but what truly distinguishes them what defines them is their hate and their animus towards racial ethnic and religious minorities,” U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada for the Central District of California said.

The modern technology they used, including digital communication tools, suggests a modernized approach to traditional organized crime. Fake storefronts and documents were allegedly set up for further fraudulent activities. This emphasizes the need for advanced strategies by law enforcement to apply relentless pressure on such criminal networks, dismantling their structures piece by piece.

We must get serious about the people bringing this horrific drug into our country. Maybe then we wouldn’t have to tackle home-grown gang operations like this…