Venezuelan Gang Exploits Migrant Crisis to Fuel NYC Crime Wave

Tren de Aragua's brutal tactics and recruitment of migrants pose significant challenges for law enforcement.

A Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, is exploiting the migrant crisis to establish a criminal network in New York City, engaging in cellphone thefts and violent crimes.
The gang is feared for its brutal tactics, including torture and murder, and has a history of criminal activities across South America.
Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are concerned about the potential alliance between Tren de Aragua and other notorious gangs like MS-13.
The gang recruits migrants from shelters and uses them for various criminal activities, including theft, extortion, and human trafficking.
Efforts to combat the gang's activities include arrests and intelligence sharing among law enforcement agencies, but challenges remain due to the gang's sophisticated operations and use of migrant shelters for recruitment.