Arizona Maravilla
| Founded | 1930's |
|---|---|
| Founding location | East Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Years active | 1930s – Present |
| Territory | East Los Angeles· |
| Ethnicity | Mexican-American |
| Membership | 600+ active members |
| Criminal activities | Murder, money laundering, arms trafficking, drug trafficking |
| Allies | Mexican Mafia, Surenos |
| Rivals | Norteños |
Arizona Maravilla, also known as AMV, is one a Mexican-American (Chicano) gangs in East Los Angeles.[1]
History[edit]
The Arizona Maravilla is one of the oldest Maravilla gangs. The Maravilla gangs predate the Mexican Mafia [2]
Criminal activity[edit]
AMV's sources of income are just like any other street gang's income, ranging from illegal narcotics such as methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, etc. They are also notoriously known for selling illegal/stolen firearms and are well established with Mexican drug cartels.
Alfred Sandoval[edit]
Alfred Sandoval, AMV's leader, was involved in the San Quentin Adjustment Center violence wars [3]
References[edit]
- ↑ Arizona Maravilla http://law.justia.com/cases/california/supreme-court/4th/4/155.html
- ↑ Arizona Maravilla predates the California Mexican Mafia: Shotcaller Chato https://publicintelligence.net/ules-surenos-2008-special-gang-report/
- ↑ 231 F. 3d 1140 - Alfred Arthur Sandoval v. Arthur Calderon Warden of the California State http://openjurist.org/231/f3d/1140/alfred-arthur-sandoval-v-arthur-calderon-warden-of-the-california-state-prison-at-san-quentin
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