Texas police raid the apartment complex controlled by Tren de Aragua and arrest 20 criminals

Texas police searched a largely vacant apartment complex in north San Antonio. The place was controlled by the dangerous criminal gang Tren de Aragua, originally from Venezuela.

San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) Chief William McManus confirmed at a press conference that 20 people have been arrested, 19 of whom have already been charged.

“Operation Aurora”

The operation was carried out by Law enforcement, called “Operation Aurora,” A task force consisting of SAPD, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was involved. . .

Officers searched it 300 units in the complex after residents received alerts about suspicious activity, These include drug sales, human trafficking and threats. According to McManus, people had reported that the Tren de Aragua was controlling the area and committing crimes. “We had information that the gang was committing several crimes,” he explained.

McManus said that the gang has been active in San Antonio for several months and that its members can be identified by the following characteristics: distinctive tattoos and red clothing.

“We’ll come get you and we’ll know where you are,” McManus warned.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently explained the Tren de Aragua is a terrorist organizationand increased government efforts to curb its expansion. The criminal group is associated with serious crimes such as prostitution, cocaine trafficking and extortion.