Nineteen suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were arrested in Aurora, Colorado, following a brutal home invasion and kidnapping. Two victims were assaulted and kidnapped; one sustained a stab wound. Local officials blame sanctuary city policies for hindering law enforcement efforts. The incident highlights the growing threat of transnational criminal organizations.
A former FBI agent raises concerns that the true number of Venezuelan gang members in the US may be higher than reported by DHS, warning of a potential threat. This follows reports that DHS approved refugee applications for members of the Tren de Aragua gang, known for its violent activities across the Americas. The agency is now scrambling to address the issue, but the situation highlights vulnerabilities in immigration screening and the growing threat of transnational organized crime.
A disturbing video of armed gang members roaming an apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado, has sparked concerns about the growing influence of the Tren de Aragua gang in the United States. This Venezuelan gang, known for its violent criminal activities, has been linked to numerous crimes across the country, raising questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement and the role of sanctuary cities in attracting and harboring illegal immigrants.
Tren de Aragua, a violent street gang originating from Venezuela, is expanding its reach across the US, raising alarm bells about its growing presence and criminal activity. The gang has been linked to a number of crimes, including robberies, assaults, and even the takeover of apartment buildings in Colorado. Authorities are stepping up efforts to combat the gang, but concerns remain about its potential to team up with other criminal organizations, like MS-13.
A violent Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA), is expanding its operations into the U.S., raising alarms in Colorado and Texas. The gang, known for human trafficking, extortion, and drug trafficking, has been spotted in Aurora, Colorado, where residents report heavily armed gang members patrolling apartment buildings and engaging in suspected sex trafficking. In Texas, authorities are on high alert after reports of TdA members moving through Chihuahua to cross the U.S. border near El Paso.
