The Justice Department has unveiled a major crackdown on a violent Puerto Rican gang, announcing charges against over 80 individuals in an operation aimed at dismantling the criminal organization. Attorney General Todd Blanche revealed the arrests during a visit to the island, framing the effort as part of the Trump administration’s broader initiative to combat rising violent crime. The move underscores federal law enforcement’s focus on gang-related offenses in the region, though details on the scope of the operation remain limited. Authorities have yet to specify the exact nature of the alleged crimes or the gang’s activities.
The U.S. Justice Department has charged more than 80 people in the takedown of a violent Puerto Rican gang, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday during a visit to the island as part of the Trump administration's efforts to highlight its push to tackle violent crime.
