MS-13's Twisted Rules of Death: How Feds Helped Take Down Long Island's Most Violent Gang

2025-03-16 18:05:34.506

Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney credits the federal government for assisting in the crackdown on MS-13 on Long Island. He highlights the gang's three main rules: no cooperation with police, no disrespect from outsiders, and execution of rival gang members on sight. Tierney emphasizes that MS-13's prestige is built on violence and murder, unlike other gangs like Tren de Aragua, which focus more on economic crimes. He cites several high-profile cases, including the sentencing of "Little Devil" to 50 years for multiple murders and the conviction of Alexi Saenz for the deaths of two teenage girls. The article also mentions the discovery of severed heads in Babylon park potentially linked to MS-13. While other migrant gangs like Tren de Aragua operate in the area, their focus on drug and human trafficking differs from MS-13's emphasis on violence. Both gangs were designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the Trump administration.