Hold onto your hats, patriots! Just when you thought the border crisis couldn’t get any worse, we’ve got reports of Venezuelan gangsters giving the green light to shoot our boys in blue. We’re about to dive into the nitty-gritty of this alarming situation. Buckle up, because this is one ride you won’t want to miss!
The Tren de Aragua Threat
The Tren de Aragua, a notorious Venezuelan gang, has reportedly expanded its criminal empire into the United States. This ruthless organization, known for drug trafficking, human smuggling, and violent crimes, has managed to infiltrate the southern border, posing a significant threat to national security and public safety.
US law enforcement agencies have opened over 100 criminal investigations against the gang, highlighting the severity of the situation. The Biden administration has designated Tren de Aragua as a transnational criminal organization and offered a $12 million reward for the arrest of its leaders.
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— New York Post (@nypost) July 30, 2024
Challenges in Vetting Venezuelan Migrants
One of the most pressing issues in combating the Tren de Aragua threat is the difficulty in vetting Venezuelan migrants. The lack of access to Venezuela’s criminal databases has created a dangerous blind spot for US authorities.
According to former border agent Ammon Blair, agents need to be able to access a Venezuelan migrant’s history from Interpol or from U.S. criminal records. Otherwise, “we won’t know who they are.”
This information gap puts law enforcement officers and communities at risk. The gang’s presence has been reported in multiple US cities, including New York, Chicago, Miami, and Denver, straining local resources and raising concerns about public safety.
US Response and Ongoing Efforts
Despite the challenges, US Border Patrol and Homeland Security have intensified their efforts to identify and detain gang members. However, the sheer volume of migrants and the gang’s tactics make this an uphill battle.
Recent reports suggest that the gang has given approval for its members to shoot at U.S. police. Per a memo from the Homeland Security Investigations office in Chicago, “Credible human sources from Colorado provided information on TdA [Tren de Aragua] giving a ‘green light’ to fire on or attack law enforcement.”
The Biden administration’s approach to the situation with the border has been incredibly divisive, with critics popping up on both sides of the political aisle. As the situation continues to evolve, concerns arise that a more robust and comprehensive approach is needed to address this growing threat to the nation’s security.
Sources
- Venezuelan Gang Members Get Go-Ahead to Shoot US Cops
- Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua gives ‘green light’ to members to shoot US cops, Homeland Security memo warns
- ‘Ghost criminals’: How Venezuelan gang members are slipping into the U.S.
- The Tren de Aragua gang terrorized Venezuelans. Now in the US, a $12 million bounty for its leaders.
- Explainer: What is the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua?
- Trump Says Venezuela Sends Criminals to the U.S. Here’s What to Know
- Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua gives ‘green light’ to members to attack cops: officials
- Suspected members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua believed to be connected to criminal cases in Illinois and Indiana
- What is Tren de Aragua? The ‘violent’ Venezuelan gang recruiting NYC migrants
- This is the dangerous Venezuelan gang infiltrating the US that you probably know nothing about but should
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