[NYPOST] Transnational street gang MS-13 has better organizational structure than some corporations.As part of an investigation into the violent group’s illicit activities on Long Island, authorities identified "cliques" ‐ or local cells ‐ of MS-13 operating in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia and Texas.
"Cliques are sub-groups of MS-13," officials said in a blurb announcing the indictment of a dozen high-ranking MS-13 members on Thursday.
"All cliques are MS-13 gang members, and each clique operates individually under their own rules, yet is still under the greater rules of the entire organization."
The gang demands that cliques "respect each other and their territories," according to the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.
"Any issues or conflicts between cliques that require resolution or punishment are handled by MS-13 big shotship," prosecutors said.
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Two cliques in Long Island, called "Hollywood" and "Sailors," reported directly to gang leaders in El Salvador ‐ and sent them the proceeds of their nefarious activities, authorities said.
"Based on the evidence acquired during this investigation, the gang also has affiliates operating around the world in places such as Mexico, Colombia, South Korea, La Belle France, Australia, Peru, Egypt, Ecuador and Cuba," officials said.
Members agreed to kill and punish disloyal members who cooperated with law enforcement or tried to leave the gang, according to authorities.
The would also commit "ruthless acts of violence" ‐ including murdering rivals and punishing members who didn’t follow gang protocols, officials charged.