Over 40 Suspected Tren de Aragua Members Arrested in Texas Crackdown

A year-long investigation led to a major operation in Hays County, Texas, targeting the Venezuelan gang's U.S. operations.

Federal, state, and local law enforcement arrested more than 40 individuals with suspected ties to Tren de Aragua in Hays County, Texas, on Tuesday.
The arrests followed a year-long investigation and involved a coordinated operation that included the execution of a search warrant at a local residence.
Narcotics were seized during the operation, and minors were among those taken into custody, highlighting the gang's exploitation of vulnerable populations.
Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang designated as a foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organization, is implicated in crimes such as human trafficking, extortion, and drug smuggling.
This operation is part of broader nationwide efforts to combat the gang's growing presence in the U.S., which spans at least 16 states.