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The Gangster Two Six Nation, or '''GTS''', '''G26''', '''TSN''', has been described by Chicago police as "one of the largest and most dominant Mexican street gangs in Chicago."Chicago Sun Times, Feds indict ex-head of hired trucks, January 27, 2004 The Two-Six originated approximately 30 years ago in the Little Village community along 26th street in Chicago. Since their formation the group has spread to other cities and counties in Illinois.US v. Longstreet Affidavit, May 2005 Their symbols include a Playboy Bunny (sorry to mess up your work but im from 38th n albany and the symbol is not a playboy bunny and the ear is rarely bent...a bent ear is part of party people crew seperate of 2 6) with the right ear bent and three dots.You can also include the symbol of Bugs Bunny, or the heart, the clover, and the diamond, as their main symbol. ACTIVITIES AND RECENT NEWS The Two-Six is affiliated with the Folk Nation , and has a long standing rivalry with the Latin Kings street gang. On March 30 , 2006 , Chicago law enforcement announced an 11-month undercover investigation has wiped out a group of Latin Kings and rival members of the Two-Six gang. As many as 18 murders and 56 shootings have been tied to the violence between the two gangs in Little Village from 2003 to 2006. Police began conducting undercover purchases of drugs from the dealers since April 2005 in response to the persistent violence that plagued the area. The investigation centered on one of the most entrenched gang divisions in the city -- the area along Lawndale that separates the Kings from the Two-Six. "If you cross that line, that's it,'' one investigator said. "It's grounds for murder.'' The dispute spilled over from Little Village to other Hispanic neighborhoods, including Brighton Park and Back of the Yards, where there are large populations of Mexican Immigrants .Chicago Sun Times, Drug sweep busts up 'family affair' March 31, 2006 NOTES SEE ALSO |
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