In a significant development in the fight against international terrorism, a Houston-based member of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) foreign terrorist organization has been added to the FBI's Most Wanted List.
This marks the first time a member of the Venezuelan gang has been included in this infamous list. The individual in question, Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano, 37, is now a top priority for law enforcement agencies.
As reported by Breitbart, Serrano's addition to the FBI's Most Wanted List comes after the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas secured a warrant for his arrest. Serrano is accused of conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, a charge that was leveled after the U.S. Department of State designated TdA as a foreign terrorist organization earlier this year.
Fox 26 Houston confirmed that Serrano is indeed the first TdA gang member to earn a spot on the FBI's Most Wanted List. The charges against Serrano extend beyond terrorism, as he is also implicated in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine from Colombia into the United States.
Douglas Williams, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Houston, issued a stern warning to Serrano and his organization. "Giovanni Vicente Mosquera Serrano's leadership fuels an organization that thrives on brutal murders, forced prostitution, kidnappings, and the destruction of lives across continents," he stated. "Today's announcement makes it clear: no border will shield him from justice. With the public's help, we will eradicate TdA and end their transnational campaign of terror and crime."
A five-count federal indictment provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas alleges multiple counts of manufacturing and distributing cocaine to the United States, as well as providing material support to the TdA gang. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has designated Harris County (Houston) as a U.S. Port of Entry for the TdA's criminal operations.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas has identified Serrano as a "senior leader" of the TdA terrorist organization. A recently unsealed indictment against Serrano also names Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, 24, as a co-conspirator in the charges. DOJ officials have stated that Serrano oversees TdA criminal operations across Colombia, Central America, and the United States, while Martinez Flores is a high-ranking TdA leader in Bogota, Colombia.
Martinez Flores was arrested by Colombian authorities in March and remains in federal custody. The charges against both men allege that they facilitated the delivery of approximately five kilograms or more of cocaine for international distribution, with the proceeds used to further TdA's criminal objectives.
U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei expressed a firm resolve to dismantle these criminal organizations. "Transnational criminal gangs and cartels have preyed upon Americans for far too long," Ganjei stated. "That ends now. The Southern District of Texas is committed to smashing these criminal terror groups and will use every available legal tool to do so. It doesn't matter if you are hiding a continent away; if you hurt U.S. citizens, we will find you and bring you to justice. This is what Operation Take Back America looks like."
The U.S. State Department has offered a reward of up to $3 million for information leading to Serrano's arrest and/or conviction. The FBI has provided multiple channels for the public to share information, including WhatsApp, Telegram, local FBI offices, American Embassies or Consulates, or online at tips.fbi.gov.
If convicted, Serrano could face a life sentence and/or a fine of up to $10 million. This case serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against international terrorism and the commitment of U.S. law enforcement agencies to bring those responsible to justice.
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