Authorities have warned that the violent Venezuelan street gang Tren de Aragua has allegedly issued a "green light" to attack police officers in the U.S., sparking heightened concerns for law enforcement safety nationwide.
Federal authorities have issued a warning that the Venezuelan street gang Tren de Aragua has allegedly given a "green light" to attack and kill police officers in the United States. The Colorado Information Analysis Center, in a bulletin shared with Fox News Digital, alerted law enforcement agencies, including the Albuquerque New Mexico Police Department (APD), to be on high alert after receiving credible information from federal partners about potential threats in Denver.
The warning, first reported by The New York Post, stems from a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) memo in Chicago, which cites reliable sources and indicates that Tren de Aragua members may be targeting law enforcement. NewsNation also reported that a similar safety bulletin had been sent to Border Patrol agents.
The Denver Police Department confirmed it is aware of the warning and is taking appropriate measures to ensure officer safety. In response, APD emphasized the importance of caution in sharing internal police bulletins, as disclosure could jeopardize investigations and officer safety.
Tren de Aragua, a notorious gang known for extortion, kidnapping, murder, and sex trafficking, has been trying to establish a presence in the U.S., with authorities already linking it to organized crime. The gang has drawn additional attention after it was revealed that the brother of a suspect in the killing of Georgia student Laken Riley had ties to the gang. In response, the U.S. Treasury has designated Tren de Aragua as a significant transnational criminal organization and is offering rewards for information leading to the conviction of three of its leaders.
John Fabbricatore, a former ICE field office director now running for Congress in Colorado, warned that the gang is exploiting the ongoing border crisis to gain a foothold in the U.S., particularly in states like Colorado. He highlighted the danger the gang poses, noting that their activities, including drug trafficking and other large-scale crimes, represent a serious threat to public safety.
"With the gang now reportedly authorizing attacks on police officers, there is a real concern that these criminals, who do not fear U.S. law enforcement, could escalate their violent activities," Fabbricatore said.
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