The former head of the FBI's criminal investigative division, Chris Swecker, said the notorious MS-13 gang from Central America isn't looking for wealth but is driven only by hate, and a desire to spread violence and destruction. MS-13 MEMBERS SEEKING TO 'HIT' NY POLICE OFFICER LIVING IN PARTS OF LONG ISLAND: REPORT"They stem from El Salvador and Honduras, mainly El Salvador, where there was a civil war back in the '70s. Swecker said they tend to target those in their own community and claimed there about 10,000-20,000 MS-13 members wreaking havoc in the United States today. MS-13 GANG FINDING SANCTUARY IN LIBERAL STATESCLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP"They target immigrant communities. There's about 10,000 hard-core gang members in the United States, maybe 20,000 associates of MS-13, and they come and go so frequently through our porous borders.

Source: Fox News July 17, 2019 21:45 UTC