More than 20 MS-13 gang members were arrested in California on Thursday on federal and state charges pertaining to alleged gang activities, the Justice Department announced Friday.

The charges included assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.

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