A suspected member of the violent Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang was recently arrested in Raleigh, NC by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and other officials. Ricardo Padillia-Granadillo, a Venezuelan national, was apprehended along with other illegal migrants and weapons. Padillia-Granadillo is also a suspect in a mass shooting in Chicago and wanted on federal charges. This highlights the growing presence of the gang across the US.
This arrest is part of a larger crackdown on the gang, with multiple members indicted on federal charges in Tennessee. Additionally, another alleged gang member, Eleazer Kasshoggi Mujica-Rojas, who entered the US illegally and lied to obtain work authorization, was arrested in Charlotte, NC.
The North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association recently informed sheriffs of a new law, House Bill 10, requiring cooperation with federal immigration detainers for undocumented immigrants. The legislation aims to address issues related to illegal migration, such as criminal activities associated with gangs like Tren de Aragua.
President Trump’s administration had emphasized securing the southern border, with active-duty soldiers from Fort Bragg and Marines being deployed to assist. Despite efforts to detain and deport immigrants, leaks in sanctuary cities have made it challenging to make significant progress in arresting individuals.
The apprehension of gang members and efforts to address illegal migration are significant law enforcement actions that underscore the impact of criminal activities associated with gangs like Tren de Aragua in the US.
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