Exclusive | Murderous Bishnoi Gang wiped out in mass raids across California after barbaric assassination spree

Federal agents crushed the California arm of a vicious transnational organized crime syndicate in series of stunning raids Tuesday that saw the arrest of at least a dozen accused criminals in the Golden State — and dozens more elsewhere.Los Angeles federal agents led the stunning global takedown of the India-based Bishnoi Gang, a fearsome global mob blamed for extortion, drug dealing and the assassination of political figures, industrialists, actors and musicians in North America and India.As of 7 a.m., agents had conducted at least 50 raids in the US, Canada and Europe, taking at least two dozen suspects into custody.As part of the investigation, law seized more than 2,200 pounds of cocaine and heroin, 40,000 cash and a dozen firearms.At least five defendants were arrested in the Bay Area and at least seven were arrested in LA.“The defendants charged in today’s indictment are alleged to have engaged in some of the most violent and barbaric activities we’ve seen,” said top LA prosecutor Bill Esayli.“There will be zero tolerance for violent gangs in our communities, especially those from foreign nations who are not legally present in our country,” he added.California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story The Bishnoi is designated as a terrorist organization by the Canadian government and is reported to have infiltrated Cricket Canada to lead match-fixing and corruption within the organization.“Operation Hard Ball” is the result of a years-long federal investigation into three Indian crime syndicates led by the Bishnoi that engage in racketeering, targeted killings, shootings, extortion, large-scale drug trafficking and other crimes.The mysterious and murderous gang is led by 33-year-old Lawrence Bishnoi, Punjab, India, a gangster long imprisoned...