US files criminal charges against more than 25 people linked to Tren de Aragua
The United States Attorney's Office filed criminal charges this Monday, May 11, against more than 25 people linked to Tren de Aragua.
TL;DR
- U.S. authorities filed criminal charges against more than 25 individuals linked to the Tren de Aragua (TdA) in a multi-state operation.
- The accused include undocumented immigrants from Venezuela, Colombia, and Honduras.
- Seizures during the operation included over 80 firearms, approximately 18 kilograms of drugs, and over $100,000 USD.
- Charges were filed in federal districts across Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Tennessee, and Washington.
- The charges include firearm trafficking, drug trafficking, and possession of firearms to facilitate drug trafficking.
- This operation is part of intensified efforts against the organization, which Washington has labeled as 'terrorist'.
- Since January 20, 2025, over 260 members and associates of Tren de Aragua have faced federal charges.
- Previously, in February, 27 members and associates of a dissident faction of Tren de Aragua were accused of 38 charges, including a double murder in the Bronx in 2024.