Police say that members of the gang have gone from crimes like shoplifting and stealing cell phones to all-out shoot-outs. Authorities warn that the group is looking to expand its international empire.
The ongoing migrant crisis in New York City has been a topic of debate for years. Now, there's a growing concern over the rise in violent crime in the city among migrants.Tren de Aragua, which translates to "Aragua Train," is a gang that started nearly twenty years ago in a prison in Venezuela’s Aragua state. Law enforcement officials say the gang has been using WhatsApp to recruit migrants in New York City.
" Authorities warn that the group is looking to expand its international empire.Deputy Inspector Nicholas Fiore said the NYPD recorded a "tremendous" surge in moped robberies that they believe are orchestrated by Tren de Aragua recruits."There are orders coming from Columbia and from Venezuela, to Miami and then to New York," Fiore said.
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