An immigration operation in New York culminated with the capture of Anderson Zambrano-Pachecoa 25 -year -old man indicated as one of the leaders of the violent Venezuelan band Aragua train. As reported by means such as New York Post and Pix 11the suspect was sought for multiple serious crimes in Aurora, Coloradoincluding kidnapping, purple raid and threats with firearms.
The arrest was carried out in the early hours of Tuesday in an apartment building located in Ogden Avenuein it Bronxin front of a primary school.
According to the police report, the arrest was part of a series of raids promised by the administration of President Donald Trump, led by the Department of National Security (DHS). Zambrano-Pacheco was apprehended by strongly armed agents of National Security Research (HSI), who broke into the building with tools such as a lever to open the apartment door. Neighbors of the place reported that the suspect was taken from the building with shackles in hands and feet, showing an expression of anger.
He Aragua trainone of the most feared criminal gangs of Venezuelahas expanded its influence to various regions of the United States, including Auroraa suburb of Denver. As detailed New York PostZambrano-Pacheco was involved in a violent search occurred in August, where an armed group broke into an Aurora apartment. This incident, captured by security cameras, highlighted the growing activity of the band in the area, where it is reported that they have taken control of several apartment complexes.
The Aurora police He confirmed that the defendant faced charges of dwelling in the first degree and threats with firearms. According to the Police Public Information officer, Joe Moylanthe suspect and his group would have threatened the residents of two apartments with weapons, generating a climate of terror in the community.
The medium Pix11 added that the operation in New York It was coordinated by multiple federal agencies, including the DHS, the NYPDthe DEA and other security entities.
The raid at the Bronx was supervised by the Secretary of National Security, Kristi Noemwho shared images of the social networks operation. In one of the publications, Noem described the detainee as a “criminal foreigner with charges of kidnapping, assault and search.” In addition, he published photographs of herself wearing a protective vest of ICE while accompanying the agents in the operations.
“Waste like this will continue to be removed from our streets,” Noem wrote in his official account. The official stressed that these actions seek to guarantee public safety and protect communities from dangerous individuals.
Despite the capture, it is not yet clear if Zambrano-Pacheco will be extradited to Colorado to face the charges against him or if he will be deported to his country of origin, Venezuela. As reported Pix11a spokesman for ICE He indicated that operations in New York are part of a broader effort to enforce immigration laws and guarantee national security by keeping “dangerous criminals” outside the US communities.
The case highlights the growing concern for the expansion of international bands such as the Aragua train In the United States. This group, known for its extreme violence and criminal activities, has managed to establish itself outside of Venezuela, generating alarm in communities such as Aurora and now in New York.
