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What Is Gangster Disciples?
It has been known in East Los Angeles for a lot of gang activity around the Klein Way road and 54th Street, mainly on the corner what is called 'Cedar Block'. A group of teenagers ranging from the age 14-19 have been seen around the area, which have been noticed as affiliates of the gang called "Gangster Disciples", controlling the majority of the drug trade in East LA as well for being responsible for several violent crimes in the area. Dangerously, the notorious gang expands in population and territory throughout the years and are known to have strict rivalry with the gang "Front Yard
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