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Officials in El Salvador have reported gang members are attempting to infiltrate the country's security forces, indicating a growing level of sophistication that potentially supports the idea they have used the ongoing truce to bolster their power.
Twenty-six gang members have been caught trying to infiltrate the armed forces so far this year, according to Security Minister Ricardo Perdomo. The minister suggested gangs sought to enter the police and military in order to steal weapons and uniforms, obtain military intelligence and receive training, reported La Prensa Grafica.
In one recent case, a cadet from El Salvadors military academy was arrested on May 2 for suspected gang ties and for his alleged involvement in a murder committed in December 2013.
Another suspected gang member and former soldier was arrested on April 21 after he attacked police officers. He had served in El Salvadors Special Forces for three years, during which time he was allegedly assigned to the presidents security detail.
Gangs have also apparently used information about military and police operations to imitate these organizations while committing crimes. In one recent attack, gang members allegedly dressed as police officers to carry out a triple homicide.
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Infiltration of Security Forces Mark of El Salvador Gangs' Capabilities - InSight Crime | Organized Crime in the Americas
I'd say it is common. In fact, it's no different from gangs or the old mafia putting someone through law school.