Gang Activity Targeting Luxury Homes in Southern California

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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.

Key Points

  • Organized crime groups from Latin America targeting high-end residences in Southern California
  • Significant increase in burglaries by foreign organized groups entering the country
  • Thieves using jamming devices to disable home security systems

Pros

  • Increased awareness of organized crime targeting affluent neighborhoods
  • Collaboration between law enforcement agencies to address the issue

Cons

  • Rise in burglaries in Los Angeles, with over 900 homes burglarized this year alone
  • Exploitation of visa waiver program for criminal activities