Feds use mobster-fighting racketeering law to throw book at NYC TdA members who allegedly plotted murders, sex-trafficked young women

Source: New York Post

The feds threw the book at 27 suspected members of Tren de Aragua — and its “Anti-Tren” splinter faction — who allegedly plotted murders, extortion and sex-trafficked young women across New York City. A twin set of fresh indictments unveiled Monday in Manhattan federal court mark the first time that the alleged migrant gang members are being hit with racketeering charges, which the government used to take down the Mafia — and which carries the possibility of life in prison. “Tren de Aragua is one of the most dangerous gangs in the country, and the NYPD has taken significant action to shut down their operations in New York City,” said Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch in a statement.