pandilla

noun
  1. A group of people, often young, who associate closely with each other, typically for social reasons; a gang. noun
    The pandilla gathered at the park every weekend to play soccer.
    She was worried about her brother falling in with a pandilla that had a bad reputation.
  2. A criminal organization or gang, often involved in illegal activities. noun
    The pandilla was known for its involvement in drug trafficking in the neighborhood.
    Authorities are cracking down on pandillas to reduce crime in the city.