A Venezuelan migrant shot two NYPD officers after being confronted for driving the wrong way on an electric scooter. The migrant confessed to being part of a notorious gang in his native country – Tren De Aragua. Gang culture in Venezuela is extremely violent, and shooting at police officers is the norm. The arrested migrant gave a bit more information about the gang. He says they smuggle guns into the shelters set up for migrants coming into New York City. There are, of course, a lot of weapons and drugs being smuggled into the country from the wide-open southern border. Gangs are also being imported into the country, and so are their criminality and violence.
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Venezuelan migrant arraigned for shooting NYPD officers, claims gang smuggling guns into shelters – YouTube
Venezuelan migrant accused of shooting 2 NYPD officers arraigned, reveals how guns are smuggled into shelters – CBS New York
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