Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang now terrorizing American communities, raises more alarms as California officers warn us just how deep their claws have sunk into the heartland.
A Dangerous Expansion
The infamous Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, now casts a menacing shadow over American communities, extending its grip beyond South American borders. Authorities in California are raising the alarm, spotlighting the gang’s disturbing infiltration into cities like Denver, Colorado. Known for drug trafficking and human smuggling, TdA’s violent history originates from Venezuelan prisons. The gang’s modus operandi and influence are shaking up U.S. towns, demanding a robust response from law enforcement.
Leading the charge in calling attention to this scourge is a California undersheriff who stressed the importance of community awareness and cooperation. “You need to know about this gang,” the official emphasized, highlighting the urgency of addressing the criminal threats posed by TdA. As the Biden administration officially designated Tren de Aragua as a transnational criminal organization in July, the gang’s expansive network and criminal activities are now at the forefront of national security concerns.
Setting aside local leaders are downplaying the threat, it ignores the fact Tren de Aragua SHOULD NOT be in the U.S. in the first place, period. But they are because the Biden-Harris admin opened the border and allowed this brutal gang easy access into the U.S.
This gang was… https://t.co/7IZA5qnYEH
— Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) August 31, 2024
Immense Implications for Public Safety
The implications of TdA’s presence in the U.S. are not to be underestimated. The U.S. Border Patrol has already reported apprehensions of unauthorized immigrants linked to the gang. Federal law enforcement has also launched over 100 investigations into crimes ranging from drug dealings to the horrifying rape and murder of a Georgia nursing student. Think about that for a moment—crimes that would make any sane person demand real border control and effective immigration policies!
“It’s really rare” for a gang to receive this level of recognition from officials, underscores David Pyrooz, a gang researcher at the University of Colorado Boulder. He added it seemed they had an “obligation because of the outcry” to offer some confirmation. https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2024/0904/venezuelan-gang-tren-de-aragua-colorado
This gang’s daring exploits are stretching police resources thin, especially in cities like Aurora, Colorado, where they’ve allegedly taken over multiple apartment complexes to run their nefarious operations. As city council member Danielle Jurinsky noted, “It’s been pretty tense here, we’re feeling it.” Residents face real and immediate threats, and local law enforcement often struggles to keep up with the onslaught of crimes trailing these migrants. https://nypost.com/2024/08/25/us-news/denver-tren-de-aragua-gang-violence-spills-over-into-aurora-colorado/
We must go after these criminals. They came in under Biden and Border Czar Harris watch, and are terrorizing U.S. communities.
Do you feel the government is doing enough to address this threat? https://t.co/bJjmx3aGSN
— Rep. María Elvira Salazar (@RepMariaSalazar) September 8, 2024
Law Enforcement’s Response
Federal agencies must dig in and act decisively. The Department of Homeland Security issued a memo confirming TdA’s directive to openly attack law enforcement, putting our officers directly in harm’s way. This rampant criminal invasion has led the State Department to offer up to $12 million for information leading to the arrests of three gang ringleaders—the stakes could not be higher.
“A nightmare situation,” said Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman. Persistent efforts to deport and detain TdA members often fall short, allowing these dangerous individuals to remain within our communities. America must awaken to the genuine threat that loose borders and slack policies impose on our legacy, safety, and very way of life.
America cannot afford to ignore this issue! Wake up and voice your concerns to your local officials. Security starts at home—and it’s time every American demanded that leaders prioritize our nation’s safety, sovereignty, and constitutional values.
