The Americans

Also known as: Dollar Boys, Dollar Kids, Sexy Boys, Spoilt Brats, Ugly Americans, Young Americans, Young Dixie Boys
Based in South AfricaActive1983-presentSourcesThe Americans (gang)

Large street gang and organized crime group based in Cape Flats, Cape Town, South Africa. Founded in 1983 by Neville Harold (Jackie Lonte) in Belgravia Estate, Athlone. Engages in drug trafficking, extortion, abalone poaching, protection rackets, and prostitution. Aligned with 26 and 27 prison number gangs, and rivals the British camp. Lonte was assassinated in 1998.

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