The United States Department of Justice has announced the arrest and indictment of 37 suspected members of the Florencia 13 street gang in South Los Angeles. The gang, described by a federal prosecutor as one of the 'most destructive' in the area, is facing federal charges for a range of crimes including drug trafficking, extortion, and at least three murders. The charges follow extensive investigations by federal and local law enforcement agencies. The gang is known for controlling its territory through violence, including murders and assaults. The crackdown is part of a broader effort to dismantle criminal organizations in the region. The gang has also been linked to the killing of an LAPD officer while house hunting.