Cooking Oil Theft in Cartersville, Georgia

Four men were arrested in Cartersville, Georgia, for bulk theft of cooking oil from various restaurants. They are suspected of being part of a criminal organization and may be responsible for similar thefts across metro Atlanta.

Dismantling of Sex Trafficking Network in the U.S. involving Venezuelan Nationals

U.S. law enforcement dismantles sex trafficking network led by Venezuelan nationals associated with Tren de Aragua criminal organization. Victims were smuggled into the U.S. and forced into prostitution to pay off debts. The gang is involved in various criminal activities and has ties to Venezuela's socialist regime.

Inclusion of Tren de Aragua in CBP Gang-Affiliation Reports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has started including the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua criminal organization in its gang-affiliation reports. The organization has rapidly expanded its criminal activities across Latin America and in U.S. cities, engaging in various illegal activities. The socialist regime in Venezuela denies the existence of Tren de Aragua, claiming it is a media fabrication. Reports suggest the gang has been used by the regime to target dissidents abroad. The gang's operations have been linked to the state, with reports of infiltration into law enforcement agencies.