A notorious gang, known in Boston as MS-13, had 56 members recently arrested, authorities say as reported by Fox News Latino. The gang that is mostly comprised of young immigrants have been indicted on Friday for racketeering, murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

Furthermore, MS-13, also known as La Mara Salvatrucha, had its 56 members all charged of different cases. This is after five deaths were reported, which are allegedly directed to the group's responsibility, according to the news agency.

The murders were said to have happened last 2014 and included an alleged attempted murder of 14 people in Massachusetts. After investigation and planning, raids were reportedly held early morning on Friday, where 36 members of MS-13 were caught and detained.

The news outlet further reveals that most members, who are between 14 and 15 years old, are allegedly recruited from local high schools and usually come from immigrant families.

Local schools have released warnings, urging the youth not to participate in illegal activities and join the notorious violent group known for using knives to kill opponents from other gangs, the Boston Globe reports.

After being informed of the illegal activities done by the MS-13, parents, especially Latin Americans, are warning their children to stay away as it will only bring trouble to their lives.

In light of the current criminal activities, communities like Boston have already started planning different activities to divert the youth's attention and promote positivity.

"The church and the whole neighborhood are trying to provide opportunities for young people," Rev. Thomas Domurat, pastor of Most Holy Redeemer Church, said as quoted by the news agency. "Teenage years are not easy years. We know that it's a challenge."

The arrests also prompted many families to rethink their current living location and the possible effects of the community that their children are exposed to.

"It's something that you think about," Andres Munoz, a 33-year-old Colombian who lives in East Boston said as quoted by the news outlet. "It makes you want to make the decision to move somewhere else," Munoz added.

Meanwhile, organizations concerned with the matter are urging parents to keep an eye on their children and the people they usually hang out with, the publication reports.

"We know there are these kinds of problems," Lucy Pineda, executive director of Latinos United in Massachusetts, said as quoted by the news agency. "We asked how can we help or give support. This problem is much bigger than we think."