<P> Street gangs take over territory or `` turf '' in a particular city and are often involved in `` providing protection '' , often a thin cover for extortion , as the `` protection '' is usually from the gang itself , or in other criminal activity . Many gangs use fronts to demonstrate influence and gain revenue in a particular area . </P>
<P> Street gangs take over territory or `` turf '' in a particular city and are often involved in `` providing protection '' , often a thin cover for extortion , as the `` protection '' is usually from the gang itself , or in other criminal activity . Many gangs use fronts to demonstrate influence and gain revenue in a particular area . </P>
what is the geographic territory claimed by a gang
what is the geographic territory claimed by a gang
turf
turf