Hundreds Of Potential Tren De Aragua Gang Members Active In US, DHS Report Reveals
Jason Hopkins
Immigration Reporter
October 23, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified hundreds of migrants in the United States who may be connected to an international crime syndicate originating from Venezuela, according to NBC News.
DHS officials suspect more than 600 foreign nationals living in the U.S. have ties to Tren de Aragua, according to data obtained by NBC News. Around 100 of the 600 migrants that DHS has identified as “subjects of interest” are confirmed members of the international gang, while others could be witnesses, victims or are members themselves. (RELATED: Hospitals Reporting Spike In Migrants Falling Off Border Wall, Needing Medical Attention)
Tren de Aragua began as a prison gang in 2013 in the Venezuelan state of Aragua, and has since grown to thousands of members across several countries. Tren de Aragua has a confirmed presence in 15 states across the country, and possibly a presence in eight other states, according to the data obtained by NBC News.
https://dailycaller.com/2024/10/23/dhs-identifies-600-suspected-tren-de-aragua/
