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US Sanctions Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua, Offers $12 Million Reward for Leaders

The gang, originating from a Venezuelan prison, has expanded its criminal activities across Latin America and into the US.

Members of the Bolivarian National Police patrol on a quad bike at the Tocoron prison in Tocoron, Aragua State, Venezuela, on September 23, 2023. The bosses of the Tren de Aragua gang used Tocoron prison as a base for their international crime operations.
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Overview

  • Tren de Aragua has been designated a transnational criminal organization by the US Treasury Department.
  • The State Department is offering up to $12 million for information leading to the capture of three gang leaders.
  • The gang is involved in human trafficking, extortion, money laundering, and violent crimes.
  • Authorities report the gang has infiltrated American communities and is linked to crimes in several US cities.
  • Enhanced border vetting and international cooperation are part of efforts to curb the gang's activities.