Folk Nation

Also known as: Folks, Folks Nation
Based in United StatesActive1978-presentSourcesFolk Nation

An alliance of street gangs originating in Chicago, founded in 1978 by Larry Hoover within Stateville Correctional Center. The alliance has spread throughout the United States, particularly the Midwest. Members use symbols like the Star of David and the number 6. It is involved in drug trafficking, burglary, extortion, and homicide.

CRIMENET has extracted 40 linkages for this organization, including 20 cooperative ties across 14 organizations, 17 conflicts across 11 organizations and 3 other connections.

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