Modern-Day Gadiantons

No such thing as secret combinations?

Terror-gang suspects rounded up in 7 cities
103 members of ultra-violent MS-13, tied to al-Qaida, swept up in sting

"The target of the massive sting operation was Mara Salvatruchas gang – also known as MS-13 – whose members have been known to behead victims and attack with grenades and machetes.

"The raids, which began in January, are part of the first nationwide crackdown on the Central America-based gang that boasts members throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. The group specializes in cross-border drug-dealing, arms-running and people smuggling operations.

"Federal officials estimate between 8,000 and 10,000 MS-13 members live in 31 states – the majority of them in the country illegally."

Of course, proposals to further tighten control of the U.S.-Mexican border are going nowhere.