Puente 13 (P13) is a street gang in La Puente, California. They are Sureños. They are described as

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related or Mexican mafia related. They were formed ''c.'' 1953 as the Bridgetown Gentlemen (''puente'' is Spanish "bridge"), or "Old Town Puente". Then they dropped the "Old Town", later adding the "-13" that signifies allegiance to the Mexican Mafia. 182 Cal.App.4th 1009; 105 Cal.Rptr.3d 887 ar 2010https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2276777/people-v-arias/ The gang is known for its violent criminal activities, drug smuggling and illicit contributions to the Mexican Mafia.

Territory

Puente 13 claims the entire city and is one of the many gangs in the

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. L.A. Daily News Special Report: "Terror in our streets"
; seven-part series; 26 September; accessed 17 July 2015

Notable events

2013: Two ''carnals'' (leaders) of the gang taken down. 2018: 17 people were indicted on

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charges and charges relating to supplying

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, including to the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, after an investigation into the gang led by the DEA and the USSS.

References

{{Organized crime groups in America Organizations established in 1953 1953 establishments in California Sureños Latino street gangs Gangs in Los Angeles Mexican-American culture in Los Angeles La Puente, California