Background & Lore:
Jund al-Tijara is a secretive and highly organized Muslim criminal syndicate that controls the flow of illicit weapons and narcotics from the Middle East to the American South. Originally formed by ex-smugglers and war veterans from the Gulf, they relocated to Baton Rouge under the guise of a halal import/export business. Their operations are deeply embedded in the city's underground economy, where they supply local gangs, militant groups, and corrupt officials with firearms and high-quality drugs.
The faction prides itself on discipline, hierarchy, and loyalty. While they maintain an outward image of devout faith, their true operations revolve around black-market trade. They justify their work through the idea of jihad al-mal—an interpretation that wealth can be a tool for power, even in the shadows.
Operations:
- Gun Trafficking – Jund al-Tijara imports military-grade firearms, AK variants, and black-market ammunition from Yemen, Syria, and Iraq using shipping containers disguised as food shipments. They work through a network of corrupt customs agents and Middle Eastern arms dealers.
- Drug Distribution – Their main products include Afghan heroin, Lebanese hashish, and high-purity meth manufactured in hidden labs around Louisiana. They also have a small but growing cocaine pipeline through cartel partnerships.
- Front Businesses – Their legal fronts include a halal butcher shop, an auto import/export dealership, and a chain of convenience stores that serve as money laundering hubs.
- Enforcement Arm – The Aswad Unit – A small but deadly enforcement team composed of ex-military members who eliminate threats, collect debts, and ensure operational secrecy.
Faction Structure:
- "The Sheikh" (Leader) – A former Yemeni warlord who relocated to the U.S. after the collapse of his militia. He runs Jund al-Tijara from a hidden compound outside Baton Rouge.
- "The Emirs" (Lieutenants)– Three trusted figures managing different arms of the business:
- Emir of Steel (Weapons & Logistics)
- Emir of Smoke (Drugs & Distribution)
- Emir of Gold (Money Laundering & Finance)
- "The Mujahideen" (Foot Soldiers) – Street operatives who move product, conduct hits, and maintain control over key zones.
- "The Hawks" (International Smugglers) – Connectors who facilitate overseas shipments through Dubai, Turkey, and Egypt.
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