U.S. federal authorities charge more than two dozen suspected members of Tren de Aragua in a nationwide operation targeting alleged weapons and drug trafficking linked to the Venezuelan prison gang. According to reporting, the U.S. Department of Justice leads the cross-country effort, and the charges follow arrests conducted across multiple locations. Authorities report seizing more than 80 firearms during the operation, along with roughly 18 kilograms of illegal drugs. Officials also report finding about $100,000 in cash tied to the investigation. The reports describe the crackdown as part of broader efforts to dismantle the group’s alleged criminal activities and networks in the United States. While the specific charges and defendant details are not fully laid out in the excerpts provided, both outlets characterize the case as involving alleged coordination of gun-related offenses and drug trafficking. Both also identify Tren de Aragua as the underlying organization connected to these alleged crimes.
Dozens charged in nationwide crackdown on Tren de Aragua over drugs and weapons
U.S. federal authorities charge more than two dozen suspected members of Tren de Aragua in a nationwide operation targeting alleged weapons and drug trafficking linked to the Venezuelan prison gang. A...
- U.S. authorities conduct a nationwide operation targeting suspected Tren de Aragua members.
- More than two dozen people are charged following arrests.
- Officials report seizing more than 80 firearms during the operation.
- Authorities report seizing about 18 kilograms of drugs.
- Officials also report finding about $100,000 in cash.
The Justice Department charged more than two dozen suspected members of Tren de Aragua in a nationwide operation targeting weapons and drug trafficking carried out by the Venezuelan prison gang.
3 months agoFederal authorities arrested 25 alleged Tren de Aragua members, seizing over 80 firearms, 18 kilograms of drugs and $100,000 in cash nationwide.
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