The Most Dangerous Gangs in the World

Murder. Drugs. Prostitution. Extortion. Political manipulation. Here are the world's most dangerous gangs.

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America glorifies gangs. Our obsession traces back to the prohibition era when they first became prominent. During that time, illegal booze pushers like Al Capone were high rollers with all of the power. Little has changed since then. Gangs all around the world still use drugs, sex, extortion, political influence and murder to achieve power, fame, and financial gain. Some gangs are better at it than others. Wouldn't you like to know which ones? Of course you would! Here are the world's most dangerous gangs. (NOTE: They're in no particular order because they're all obviously terrible.)

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Sinaloa Cartel

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Aryan Brotherhood

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Mungiki

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14k Triad

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Bloods/Crips

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United Bamboo

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Location: Taiwan
Scariest fact: They once murdered a journalist in his own garage.  
Murder weapons: Gun, guns, and more guns. 

Barrio Azteca

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Mara Salvatrucha

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Los Zetas

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Yamaguchi-gumi

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