What is Los Vagos?

- A Hispanic street gang based in Los Angeles, California.

- Established in the early 1980s.

- Known for their involvement in drug trafficking, tagging, and violent crimes.

- Heavily affiliated with the Mexican Mafia, a powerful prison gang.

- Estimated membership of around 1,500 individuals, mainly concentrated in the East Side of Los Angeles.

- Primarily engages in gang-related activities, including extortion, robbery, assault, and vandalism.

- Known for their distinct tattoos and usage of hand signals to communicate.

- Has a long-standing rivalry with other gangs, particularly the Florencia 13 and Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13).

- Considered one of the most violent and influential gangs in Los Angeles, with a significant presence in the criminal underworld.

- Frequently targeted by law enforcement due to their involvement in illicit activities.