MS-13 Gang Strong in Montgomery, Prince George's Counties
Local officials say state laws may not be up to the task.
Capital News Service By Colleen Jaskot Although a new tool in the federal government's fight against the violent gang MS-13 may help curb the growing problem in Maryland, local officials say state laws aren't so effective. In October, MS-13, a gang with a strong presence in Maryland, was the first criminal street gang to be named a transnational criminal organization by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This designation allows the government to seize the gang's assets and freeze property, and it provides that anyone who does business with the gang can be sanctioned and face federal prosecution. "It means they can't utilize financial institutions," said Nicole Navas, spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security, which works to …
Jenni Pompi
9:31 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2013
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