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Justice Department charges 81 alleged members of Puerto Rico drug gang
Federal authorities announced charges against members of "Los Baja Deo," accused of violent crimes and drug trafficking centered in Mayagüez.
The short version
- The U.S. Justice Department charged 81 individuals tied to the Puerto Rico-based gang "Los Baja Deo."
- Federal prosecutors accuse the organization of orchestrating violent crimes and drug trafficking that generated nearly $50 million.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the indictment during a visit to San Juan to highlight federal anti-gang efforts.
Key facts
- The U.S. Justice Department charged 81 individuals associated with the Puerto Rican gang "Los Baja Deo."[Associated Press]
- Federal prosecutors allege the gang operated out of Mayagüez and generated roughly $50 million through drug trafficking.[Associated Press]
- Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the gang distributed at least 340 kilograms of fentanyl or fentanyl-laced drugs and engaged in shootings, killings, kidnappings, and assaults.[Associated Press]
- The announcement was made in San Juan alongside acting U.S. Attorney for Puerto Rico Héctor Ramírez-Carbó.[Associated Press]