Immigration Enforcement and Gang Activity

A group of young illegal aliens with alleged ties to a violent foreign gang attacked two NYPD officers in Times Square. Tennessee Highway Patrol, in coordination with ICE, detained nearly 100 people, including a child sex predator and a gang member. ICE also conducted immigration enforcement operations in Houston and arrested 646 illegal immigrants. The operation led to the recovery of illegal drugs and guns, including encounters with suspected gang members.

Tren de Aragua gang members in Aurora, Colorado

Surveillance footage captures heavily armed Tren de Aragua gang members in an Aurora, Colorado apartment complex, linked to over 100 crimes across the nation. Residents report gang activities including drug dealing and sex trafficking, with no police intervention.

Gang Activity Targeting Luxury Homes in Southern California

The Los Angeles Police Department has formed a task force to counter a rise in gangs from Latin America targeting luxury homes in Southern California. Most participants are from Chile, but law enforcement has seen nationals from Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. They exploit a 2014 visa waiver to enter the US and disable home security systems with jamming devices.