Tren de Aragua is in cities like Chicago, but to what extent?
Criminal Justice,Venezuela,Crime,Sex Trafficking,Police,Immigration,Migrants,The Americas
A notorious Venezuelan prison gang that has infiltrated the United States has been in Chicago for nearly a year, putting local law enforcement agencies on high alert.
Tren de Aragua developed out of a Venezuelan prison and into a dangerous transnational criminal organization that focuses on sex trafficking, drugs and human smuggling. With more than 5,000 members, the gang is Venezuela’s largest criminal organization that has been linked to several high-profile crimes in various parts of the U.S.
The gang’s presence in sanctuary cities like Chicago, Denver and New York raises concern; however, the level of their activity remains in question.
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