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crime1 year ago•1 min saved

NYC Raid Captures Tren de Aragua Gang Tied to Colorado Takeover

Two members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were arrested in New York City for their involvement in a drug and credit card scam, along with the possession of an arsenal of weapons. The suspects, Denyeer Aramillo Meneses and Edison Pena Angulo, were part of a larger group of 15 gang members involved in various criminal activities, including drug sales and credit card fraud. The arrests highlight the gang's growing presence in the U.S., facilitated by lax border controls, and have raised concerns among residents.

via Sara Carter|

#crime #drug-bust #illegal-immigration

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Tennessee Authorities Alert Public to Venezuelan Gang Threat

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has warned about the presence of the Venezuelan gang "Tren de Aragua" in major cities across the state, primarily involved in human trafficking. However, Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler stated that their gang unit currently has no active investigations related to this gang, nor are there any identified members in local correctional facilities. The TBI's alert aims to raise awareness, although the situation is not yet considered a direct threat to residents.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|

#crime #human-trafficking #law-enforcement

crime1 year ago•3 min saved

Migrant Accused of Shooting NYPD Officers Linked to Venezuelan Gang

A 19-year-old migrant, Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, has been charged with shooting two NYPD officers and allegedly told police he was recruited by the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang for moped-based robberies in NYC. Mata, who entered the US illegally, was arraigned on attempted murder charges and is suspected of participating in multiple robberies. The gun used in the shooting was traced to a stolen firearm from North Carolina.

via New York Post |

#crime #migrant #nypd

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Queens Migrant Arraigned from Hospital Bed for Shooting 2 NYPD Officers

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis criticized Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for not commenting on the shooting of two police officers in her district by an alleged Venezuelan gang member. Malliotakis used Ocasio-Cortez's own words from a previous exchange to highlight her silence on the issue. The suspect, Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, is believed to be part of the Tren de Aragua gang and had entered the U.S. illegally. Both officers have been released from the hospital following the incident.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#aoc #immigration #nicole-malliotakis

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Jose Ibarra Pleads Not Guilty in Laken Riley Murder Case

Jose Ibarra, a Venezuelan migrant, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who was found dead near the University of Georgia. Riley's mother was seen sobbing in court. Ibarra, who entered the US illegally, faces multiple charges, including peeping and child endangerment. His brother, Diego Ibarra, was also arrested for green card fraud and has ties to the Venezuelan gang El Tren de Aragua.

via New York Post |

#court #crime #georgia