While Idaho is as a whole is relatively a safe place (and for the most part, always has been), there are still violent crimes taking place in the Gem State. We all know about the horrific quadruple murder at the University of Idaho and of course, the sick and sadistic Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell.

However, there are five major threats that one could argue are more dangerous than all of the aforementioned monsters combined.

The Gangs of Idaho

I did extensive research to find and determine which gangs are active in Idaho. A majority of these gangs originated in prison with a few starting right here in Idaho. Others came from other states and brought their criminal activity to the Treasure Valley.

Let's get into the five gangs that Idahoans need to know about; let's start with the Aryan Knights...

Everything You Need To Know About The Aryan Knights in Idaho

Here is everything you need to know about the Idaho prison gang the Aryan Knights...

It shouldn't surprise anyone that some gangs will join forces and work together, especially in prison. That brings us to the next gang in Idaho - the Severely Violent Criminals or SVC.

Everything You Need to Know About The SVC Gang in Idaho

Here is everything you need to know about Severely Violent Criminals (SVC), a gang that resides in Idaho.

It seems that those two gangs have worked together in the past as the Garden City man mentioned above worked with both the SVC and the AK. They aren't without their rivals either and it appears that Idaho is their battleground. Let's look at the Latin Kings who've had some presence in Idaho as well as across the country...

Everything You Need To Know About The Latin Kings in Idaho

Let's take a look at the Latin Kings who are operating in Idaho.

It doesn't just stop there either, we've only discussed three gangs and still have two more to go. That brings us to the Norteños Gang...

Everything You Need To Know About The Norteños Gang

Let's look at the Norteños gang which was involved in an incident in Caldwell with their rivals, the Sureños.

Of course, you can't talk about the Norteños Gang without talking about the Sureños Gang.

Everything You Need To Know About The Sureños Gang

Now, let's look at the Sureños gang which was involved in an incident in Caldwell with their rivals, the Norteños.

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