Police in New York City have busted a gun trafficking operation linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, arresting several members in the Bronx. The operation, dubbed 'Operation Train Derail', resulted in the seizure of 34 firearms, including semi-automatic pistols, a ghost gun, and two assault rifles. The gang allegedly bought guns from other states and transported them to New York City using rental vehicles to sell them on the streets.
NEW YORK -- Police say several members of the Venezuela n gang Tren de Aragua were arrested in the Bronx on Tuesday as part of a first-of-its-kind gun trafficking operation.Three were indicted Wednesday.CBS News New York cameras were in the courtroom as two of the defendants, 27-year-old Wrallan Meza and 24-year-old Rosemary Sanchez, a mother of an infant who prosecutors say helped to negotiate some of the deals, were arraigned.
'NYPD detectives have successfully intercept and shut down a significant Tren de Aragua pipeline of guns into New York City,' Tisch said.'They bought from friendly states. They relied on use of rental vehicles to come up the iron pipeline and sell them to people in the city of New York,' Katz said. 'All 10 of them are charged with conspiracy to possess and sell illegal firearms in New York City.
GANG TRAFFICKING GUNS VENEZUELA NEW YORK CITY ARRESTS
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Noem Joins Immigration Raid in the Bronx Targeting Venezuelan Gang MemberSouth Dakota Governor Kristi Noem participated in an immigration raid in the Bronx, targeting a high-profile Venezuelan gang member wanted for kidnapping, assault, and burglary. The raid highlights the Trump administration's tough stance on immigration, which includes increased ICE arrests and the lifting of guidelines restricting ICE from operating at 'sensitive locations'.
Read more »
ICE Raids Target Venezuelan Gang in Bronx, Sparking Debate on ImmigrationFederal immigration agents conducted raids in the Bronx, apprehending an alleged leader of the notorious Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua. The operation sparked mixed reactions, with some residents expressing relief at the removal of criminals while others voiced concerns about the impact on hardworking migrants who fear deportation.
Read more »
Afternoon Wire: From New Orleans Nightmares to Maduro's Venezuelan PresidencyThis article compiles various news stories from the day, ranging from a violent incident in New Orleans to political updates from Venezuela and global events.
Read more »
Three Venezuelan Migrants Charged with Illegally Trafficking Firearms in New York CityThree Venezuelan migrants, including a suspected leader of the Tren de Aragua gang, were arrested and charged with trafficking illegal firearms across New York City. Prosecutors allege the group sold an arsenal of weapons, including pistols, shotguns, rifles, and ghost guns, through online platforms and in-person transactions.
Read more »
New Pizzeria Takes Over Former Benny Blanco's Slice of the Bronx Spot in DenverTua Mama's Pizzeria, a new establishment by New York-via-Florida transplant Jonathan Mora, has opened in the former space of Benny Blanco's Slice of the Bronx on 616 E. 13th Ave. in Denver. Mora, a member of a family of pizza makers, also operates a vegan pizza venture called Mora New York Pizza.
Read more »
New Yankees closer Devin Williams brings Airbender to BronxThe All-Star is bringing 'The Airbender' to the Bronx. Like Mariano Rivera's cutter, it has helped make him one of baseball's premier high-leverage relievers.
Read more »