San Diego FBI Seeks Gang Member

Cartels Camped Out in California Cul-de-Sacs
Arrest warrants have been issued for at least six members of Los Palillos.

For years, the horror stories have come from south of the border: innocent, rich citizens snatched off the streets and held for outrageous ransoms. Even after terrorized families meet the captors’ demands, many kidnapping victims still end up dead – some even dissolved in acid.

Cops in southern California say they now have proof the same type of violence is happening north of the Mexican border in the upscale San Diego suburb of Chula Vista. They say one particular group responsible for the most ruthless acts of violence is known as Los Palillos -- “The Toothpicks.â€