Feds Charge 25 Tren De Aragua Suspects, Seize Guns, Drugs And Cash
Federal officials announced charges against more than 25 alleged Tren de Aragua members and associates on Monday, May 11, 2026, in a nationwide operation that produced arrests and major seizures.[1]
Investigators seized more than 80 firearms, roughly 18 kilograms of fentanyl and cocaine, and over $100,000 in cash.[1] Cases were filed in six federal districts, including Colorado, Southern Florida, Northern Indiana, Middle Tennessee, Western Tennessee and Eastern Washington.[1]
U.S. officials designated Tren de Aragua as a terrorist organization in 2025.[1] Officials said the latest charges bring the total charged in the United States to more than 260 since that designation.[1]
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- On Monday, May 11, 2026, federal officials announced charges against more than 25 alleged Tren de Aragua members and associates in a nationwide operation.
- Investigators seized more than 80 firearms, roughly 18 kilograms of assorted narcotics including fentanyl and cocaine, and over $100,000 in cash.
- Cases were brought in six federal districts: Colorado, Southern Florida, Northern Indiana, Middle Tennessee, Western Tennessee and Eastern Washington.
- Officials said that in total more than 260 Tren de Aragua members and associates have now been charged in the United States since the group’s 2025 terrorist designation.
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