26 alleged LA County gangsters arrested in sweep

The Associated Press
9:45 p.m. April 8, 2009

LANCASTER, Calif. β€” Authorities have arrested 26 alleged members of a gang reputed to be one of the largest and most aggressive in northern Los Angeles County.

Sheriff's deputy Johnie Jones says a task force on Wednesday served 40 federal and state warrants to members of the Lancas 13 gang in the Lancaster and Santa Clarita areas.

The alleged head of the gang, Troy Larson, is one of 10 suspects arrested who were under federal indictment.

A small amount of narcotics and 22 weapons were also seized during the raid. Five children have been taken into protective custody and seven others are being monitored by the county.

Authorities say the Lancas 13 gang was formed in the 1980s, has about 150 members and was associated with the Mexican Mafia.

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