(The Center Square) – From Nebraska to Connecticut, more Venezuelan nationals tied to the foreign terrorist organization, Tren de Aragua, are being arrested, prosecuted and sentenced.
In Connecticut, four Venezuelans were charged on Monday in a national ATM “jackpotting” conspiracy with alleged TdA ties. This was after two Venezuelans were sentenced in Nebraska for their role in an extensive national conspiracy.
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