Puente 13
| Founded | 1953 |
|---|---|
| Founding location | La Puente, California, United States |
| Years active | ever since 1953 |
| Territory | San Gabriel Valley |
| Ethnicity | Mexican American |
| Membership (est.) | 100 - 1000(including affiliates) |
| Activities | Drug trafficking, fraud, murder, assault |
| Allies | Mexican Mafia Sureños |
| Rivals | Azusa 13, Townsmen 13 |
Puente 13 (P13) is a street gang in La Puente, California. They are Sureños. They are described as Mafia related or Mexican mafia related. They were formed c. 1953 as the Bridgetown Gentlemen (puente is Spanish "bridge"), or "Old Town Puente". Then they dropped the "Old Town", later adding the "-13" that signifies allegiance to the Mexican Mafia. The gang is known for its violent criminal activities, drug smuggling and illicit contributions to the Mexican Mafia.