Neta is dangerous to staff and inmates. Drug activity, extortion, and gang-related violence are what they do and they do it violently. They like to carry semiautomatic and fully automatic weapons. Neta members are not deterred by police and will not hesitate to attack or to kill one if they feel it is necessary. Originated in 1967 in the San Quentin State Prison, California Department of Corrections.
Members are ordinarily apolitical.
Most are in custody for crimes such as robbery. Is known to give moral support to black groups in an effort to encourage possible prison disturbances. Utilizes black associates to buy and sell drugs to elements of the black prison population. Compatible with most white supremacy groups. This often leads to confusion in distinguishing AB members from other white supremacist groups, particularly when making identification by their tattoos or symbols.