Venezuelan gang smuggles guns into NYC migrant shelters in food delivery bags, accused cop-shooter admits
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A migrant accused of shooting two NYPD officers claimed a vicious Venezuelan gang has been smuggling guns into city-run shelters by stuffing them infood delivery bags, prosecutors revealed Wednesday.
Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, 19, will be placed in protective custody after his explosive accusations against the notorious Tren de Aragua gang during a Queens criminal court hearing.
Mata admitted in hospital-bed confessions that he’s a gang member who two fellow Tren de Aragua goons tapped to commit robberies, according to audio recordings read by prosecutors.
Bernardo Raul Castro Mata, 19, admitted he’s part of a dangerous Venezuelan gang smuggling guns into migrant shelters, prosecutors said. Gabriella Bass For NY Post
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