Department of Homeland Security Sting in Los Angeles
Twelve wanted criminals were arrested in a pre-dawn raid in Los Angeles in a seven-agency sting led by the Department of Homeland Security after a two-year investigation targeting transnational gangs. The gangs were Armenian-led and tied to organized crime syndicates with connections to the Mexican mafia. Some suspects are charged with serious crimes like attempted murder and fraud. The operation resulted in the recovery of cash, armored vehicles, and firearms.
Key Points
- Two-year investigation led to the arrest of twelve wanted criminals
- Armenian-led gangs with ties to organized crime and Mexican mafia were targeted
- Some suspects charged with serious crimes like attempted murder and fraud
- Recovery of cash, firearms, and armored vehicles during the operation
Pros
- Arrest of dangerous criminals
- Disruption of organized crime activities
- Recovery of cash, firearms, and armored vehicles
Cons
- Violence and criminal activities in the community
- Tension between competing gangs
- One suspect still remains at large