NEW YORK - Authorities said Friday they have dealt an unprecedented blow to the violent MS-13 street gang, announcing charges against nearly 100 of the group’s members and associates on Long Island. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini revealed a sweeping indictment that he said “decimated” the gang’s leadership and drug suppliers on Long Island. “MS-13 is a ruthless, savage gang,” Sini said at a news conference, pointing to a machete recovered by law enforcement, the gang’s signature weapon. “What you’re hearing from us today is that we’re more committed than every to eradicate this gang,” Sini said. Investigators have made dozens of arrests of suspected gang members in recent years as part of a crackdown on MS-13.

Source: thestar December 20, 2019 20:07 UTC