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81 Members of a Violent Gang in Puerto Rico Charged with Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations as Part of Homeland Security Task Force Initiative

U.S. Department of Justice published "81 Members of a Violent Gang in Puerto Rico Charged with Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations as Part of Homeland Security Task Force Initiative" at 2026-08-27 12:00 UTC. First seen on Kresmion 2026-08-27 15:35 UTC, 3 h after publication.

As of 2026-08-27 12:00 UTC. Source: www.justice.gov. Method and limitations.

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Publisher: U.S. Department of Justice
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Kind: Release
Jurisdiction: United States
Topics: Enforcement
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Published (source time): 2026-08-27 12:00 UTC
First seen on Kresmion: 2026-08-27 15:35 UTC, 3 h after publication

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The publisher's summary

On Aug. 19, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned an indictment charging 81 gang members from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, and areas nearby with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, possession and distribution of controlled substances, and firearms violations. Following a San Juan Homeland Security Task Force investigation, the FBI and the Puerto Rico Police Department successfully led the takedown and arrest yesterday of 70 defendants charged who are members of this violent drug trafficking organization that had been active for years throughout the West side of Puerto Rico.

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