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The encroachment into the United States signals a concerning escalation. The gangs have infiltrated at least 24 states, taking over properties and establishing operations that threaten local security. Their presence has led to incidents of violence involving weapons like rifles, including the takeover of compounds in certain areas.
Despite initial denials or underestimations by local governments, reality has shown a different picture. Authorities have later acknowledged the severity of the problem, admitting that gangs possess firearms and are capable of aggressive incursions into residential neighborhoods.