Their colors are red, white, and blue. There is also evidence that black is sometimes substituted for blue. Members usually wear beads in these colors, but also will wear clothing such as bandannas, handkerchiefs sticking out of their pockets, white tops, black shorts, etc., in these colors. Members usually display the Puerto Rican flag and are known to carry Neta identification cards. The Neta emblem is a heart pierced by two crossing Puerto Rican flags with a shackled right hand with the middle and index fingers crossed.
Members salute each other by holding the crossed fingers of their right hand over their heart.
Neta members are secretive and will not freely admit membership. This group is much more challenging to identify and validate than other gangs. A classic Neta tactic is to keep a low profile while other Hispanic groups draw attention to themselves. Neta is actively recruiting members in our correctional facilities. Neta's growth should be closely monitored in prisons and they should never be taken lightly.