Four Venezuelan Gang Members Arrested in Colorado Amid Border Security Concerns

Four members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, identified as illegal aliens, were arrested in Colorado following a violent incident, according to ICE. These individuals, aged between 19 and 24, had previously entered the United States illegally through Texas during 2022 and 2023. All four are currently held in ICE custody.

Tren de Aragua gang members arrested in Aurora, Colorado in connection to apartment building takeover: police | Fox News

It is still unclear how the four persons were linked to the transnational Tren de Aragua gang

Four people with possible connections to the transnational gang… pic.twitter.com/6C0yEBNqnX

— Owen Gregorian (@OwenGregorian) September 4, 2024

The arrests were made in connection with a shooting near the Nome Street Apartments in Aurora, a location reportedly dominated by armed gang members. The suspects, Jhonnarty Dejesus Pacheco-Chirinos, Jhonardy Jose Pacheco-Chirinos (also known as “Cookie” or “Galleta”), Nixon Jose Azuaje Perez, and Dixon Jose Azuaje Perez, were implicated in an attempted homicide on July 28. Aurora Police confirmed Jhonnarty Dejesus Pacheco-Chirinos as a documented gang member, and his brother Jhonardy as well as the other two suspects are believed to have gang affiliations.

A disturbing scene captured by surveillance footage showing the gang forcefully entering an apartment in Aurora has circulated widely, highlighting the gang’s violent activities. The Tren de Aragua, with an estimated membership of 5,000 across Venezuela and the U.S., is notorious for its involvement in drug and human trafficking.

BREAKING: Four migrants with alleged ties to the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, were arrested in Aurora, Colorado, in connection with the takeover of an apartment building.

Four were arrested at the Ivy Crossing Apartments in Aurora on “a variety of charges” including drugs… pic.twitter.com/iIALi7EkgR

— I Meme Therefore I Am 🇺🇸 (@ImMeme0) September 4, 2024

Further details revealed that Jhonardy Jose Pacheco-Chirinos was encountered by Border Patrol in Del Rio, Texas, in October 2022 and subsequently released with a notice to appear. He now faces felony charges, including assault with a deadly weapon. His brother Jhonnarty was arrested on similar charges after being apprehended in the same area and timeframe. Meanwhile, Nixon and Dixon Azuaje-Perez were detained by Border Patrol at Eagle Pass, Texas, on August 22, 2023, and are currently under parole pending legal proceedings.

Aurora Colorado Venezuelan gangs taking over, and Colorado Police saying there is no problem. Colorado residents posting pictures on social media saying SOS Please Help. Hells Angels on their way to clean house. pic.twitter.com/10rJn7r657

— Ding Congrong丁从容 (@Dcr_congrong) September 4, 2024

The situation has sparked criticism towards the Biden administration, with Aurora City council member Danielle Jurinsky blaming the administration for security lapses that allowed gang members to threaten local communities. The House Committee on Homeland Security has cited over 7.8 million encounters with illegal aliens at the southwest border during the current administration, underscoring the ongoing challenges of border security and immigration enforcement.

Major Points:

• Four members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, identified as illegal aliens, were arrested in Colorado for their involvement in a violent incident near Nome Street Apartments in Aurora.
• The individuals, aged between 19 and 24, illegally crossed the U.S. southern border through Texas between 2022 and 2023, and are currently detained by ICE.
• Two of the arrested, Jhonnarty Dejesus Pacheco-Chirinos and Jhonardy Jose Pacheco-Chirinos, are confirmed gang members. The gang is notorious for drug and human trafficking and has around 5,000 members in Venezuela and the U.S.
• Jhonardy, also known as “Cookie,” faces felony charges including assault with a deadly weapon after being initially released with a notice to appear following his 2022 detention.
• The incident has led to criticism of the Biden administration’s border security measures, with local officials and the House Committee on Homeland Security highlighting the implications of over 7.8 million encounters with illegal aliens at the border during this administration.

Al Santana – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News