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Who is Tren de Aragua? Vicious Venezuelan gang ‘following in the path of MS-13’ in America
Tren de Aragua (TdA), a vicious Venezuelan gang, is wreaking havoc in the U.S. by committing violent crimes and shaking up communities. John Torres shares his professional insights on the matter, stating “With a particular focus on human smuggling and other illicit acts that target desperate migrants, the organization has developed additional revenue sources through a range of criminal activities, such as illegal mining, kidnapping, human trafficking, extortion, and the trafficking of illicit drugs such as cocaine and MDMA.”
John Torres
President, Security + Technology Consulting
John P. Torres is the president of the Security & Technology Consulting practice for Guidepost Solutions. John has extensive investigative and security experience. Previously, he served as the Special Agent in Charge for Homeland Security Investigations in Washington, D.C. and Virginia. His background includes more than 27 years of experience providing investigative and security management for the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and Justice, including serving as the Acting Director and the Deputy Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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