Gangs Of San Andreas
Similar to other titles in the GTA series, GTA San Andreas features a wide variety of different gangs to encounter. The game offers a more intricate involvement in gang-related activities, particularly at the start of the game.
Below is a brief list of all the gangs in GTA San Andreas, with some information about each.
Grove Street Families
Location
Grove Street, Ganton, Los Santos
Details
Grove Street Families is the name of the gang which Carl will find himself taking a part in. Made up of his close crew of friends and family, the Grove Street Families strongly dislike the drugs trade which is ruining the streets of Los Santos, San Andreas. The gang is in decline because of their determination to not get drawn into the drugs trade, but Carl will be aiming to change things and make the families a larger force in Los Santos. Elder members (O'G's) include Sean "Sweet" Johnson, Melvin "Big Smoke" Harris, Lance "Ryder" Wilson, Mark "B-Dup" Wayne and Barry "Big Bear" Thorne. The gang are rivals of the Ballas however have tried to make peace with gangs on a number of occasions without much luck. The Grove Street Families can be instantly recognised through their green gang colour.
Varios Los Aztecas
Location
Little Mexico, San Andreas
Details
The Varios Los Aztecas gang are an extremely dangerous Hispanic street gang. Violent. Proud. Psychotic. Heavily involved in gun running, street violence. Have traditionally been anti-narcotics. Long term gang feud with Los Santos Vagos, as well as rivalries with all other street gangs in Los Santos. Dislike of San Fierro Rifa. Known for wearing turquoise gang colours.
Los Santos Vagos
Location
East Los Santos, Los Santos
Details
The Los Santos Vagos are another extremely dangerous Hispanic street gang wearing the colour yellow. They are sworn enemies of Varios Los Aztecas.
Da Nang Boys
Location
San Fierro
Details
Vietnamese street gang. Extremely violent. At war with local Chinese ("Triads") gangs. Uncontrollable. Major interests in protection.
San Fierro Rifa
Location
San Fierro
Details
A small gang based in San Fierro involved in the creation of drugs. They have a strong dislike of the Varios Los Aztecas.
Triads
Location
San Fierro
Details
The Triads are another small San Fierro gang based in Chinatown. They are lead by Wu Zi Mu and Ran Fa Li and have a big problem with the Da Nang Boys. The Triads are always looking for new business opportunities, and ways to make money such as the running of a Betting Shop and eventually the Four Dragons Casino.
Mafia
Location
Las Venturas
Details
The Mafia are the biggest criminal organization in Liberty City, and moved to San Andreas with Don Salvatore Leone. They hang around at Caligula's Casino which is owned by a few different Mafia groups and are constantly attempting to damage the Triad run Four Dragons Casino with their fake chips factory.