Texas Police Crack Down on Tren de Aragua Gang with Major Arrests
A coordinated raid in San Antonio led to the arrest of 20 individuals linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, as authorities intensify efforts to curb their criminal activities.
- Law enforcement agencies conducted a multi-agency raid at a San Antonio apartment complex controlled by the Tren de Aragua gang.
- Twenty people were arrested, including four confirmed members of the gang, with one identified as an enforcer.
- The operation was part of 'Operation Aurora,' aimed at dismantling the gang's influence in Texas.
- Authorities linked the gang to various crimes, including human trafficking, narcotics distribution, and extortion.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott has designated the Tren de Aragua gang as a foreign terrorist organization, underscoring the state's commitment to eradicating their presence.