Top 10 Biggest Criminal Organizations

The following article presents the top 10 criminal organizations worldwide, along with their home base, alleged criminal activities, and when possible or available, the current boss of the organization.

Gang Signal

A gang signal is a visual or verbal way gang members identify their affiliation. This can take many forms including slogans, tattoos, hand signs and colored clothing. Many of these, especially slogans and hand signs, have become part of popular culture.

Gangs and Drugs Fast Facts

Questions and Answers

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• - What is the relation between gangs and drugs?
• - What is the extent of gang operation and crime in the United States?
• - What are the dangers associated with gang activity?
• - What are some signs that young people may be involved in gang activity?

Public Enemies: Mexican Cartels

This is "Mexican Drug Blood," a regular feature on the deadly Mexican drug wars.

13 American Gangs That Are Keeping The FBI Up At Night

More than 1.4 million Americans are wearing the colors of more than 33,000 gangs across the country, according to a report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

25 Notoriously Dangerous Gangs

With everything from street gangs to prison gangs to international crime syndicates this list will take you on a journey through a violent criminal underworld as you are introduced to 25 notoriously dangerous gangs.