LOS ANGELES A new injunction is targeting L-A's 38th Street Gang.

The preliminary injunction was approved last week by L-A Superior Court Judge David Yaffe.

Officials say the 38th Street Gang has about 350 members who are known for drug dealing, street muggings, extortion of local businesses and an auto theft ring.

A three-point-87-square-mile area in South Los Angeles was set up as a "safety zone" by the injunction.

It also bans known 38th Street Gang members from associating with each other in public, imposes a 10 pm curfew and bars the intimidation of residents in the "safety zone." It also orders gang members to stay away from drugs, alcohol, graffiti materials and weapons.