14 Foreign Gang Members Arrested In Indiana

Last updated on Thursday, August 12, 2010

(EVANSVILLE, IN) - Authorities say 14 foreign-born gang members and gang associates were arrested in southern Indiana this week.

All were members of violent street gangs including MS-13, SUR-13 and Zoe Pound.

The suspects were rounded up Monday and Tuesday near Jasper, Huntingburg and Evansville during a sting called "operation community shield."

During the operation agents seized guns and ammunition.

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