The United States has been grappling with an influx of members from the notorious Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, for several months.
These individuals have been exploiting the southern border, often concealing their gang affiliations and masquerading as asylum seekers to leverage the policies implemented by the Biden administration. Their presence has been linked to a surge in severe criminal activities, including robberies and shootings.
According to The Post Millennial, a recently disclosed memo from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has shed light on the escalating threat posed by this gang. The memo reveals that the gang's leaders have authorized members to "open fire" on police officers in Denver, Colorado, a city that has absorbed the highest number of illegal immigrants per capita in the nation. The DHS has urged officers to exercise heightened caution when dealing with suspects believed to be associated with this criminal organization.
The memo, originating from the DHS' Investigations office in Chicago, detailed that the Albuquerque Police Department had been alerted by federal partners about potential 'green light' attacks on law enforcement from the Tren de Aragua criminal organization operating in Denver, Colorado. The memo further clarified that this information was sourced from "credible human sources from Colorado."
The memo also highlighted the gang's presence in Chicago, urging local law enforcement to remain vigilant during encounters with Tren de Aragua members or affiliates.
The gang's reach extends far beyond Denver and Chicago, with sightings reported across the country, from Seattle to Los Angeles, Miami to New York. Venezuelans who sought refuge in the US to escape the violence inflicted by this group in their homeland have voiced their concerns about the gang's growing presence.
Earlier this year, a migrant who lost friends to the gang's brutal violence spoke to Frontlines' Julio Rosas. He described the gang members as devoid of "any morals, or basic concept of respect for human life." He also revealed that in Miami, several families continue to remit money to the gang's leaders as a deterrent against potential attacks on their relatives back in Venezuela.
This alarming situation underscores the urgent need for a robust response to the gang's infiltration and the potential threats it poses to American society.
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