Texas Governor Greg Abbott has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the capture of members of a notorious terrorist organization. Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua Which has spread terror in many parts of the United States.
The G.O.P. leader announced the reward Monday, and made clear that Texas authorities would not provide assistance to the dangerous gang, which has grown into a crime syndicate, joining millions of other border crossers in sneaking into the country in recent years.
“The Tren de Aragua have spread terror and genocide in every country they have visited, and Texas will not allow them to gain a foothold in our state,” Abbott said. A statement said.
“Today, I am announcing a reward for any information that leads to the identification and arrest of known or suspected members of this gang who have been or are involved in heinous crimes.
“Texas will not allow these thugs to use our state as a base of operations to terrorize our citizens.”
The Tren de Aragua is allegedly smuggling guns, drugs, and women into all 50 states, including in the Big Apple, Chicagoand other less bustling parts of the country.
One federal official called the gang “MS-13 on steroids” — a reference to the South American street gang that has terrorized Long Island in recent years, according to a recent report in the Wall Street Journal.
Abbott’s announcement Monday comes on the heels of Tren de Aragua being declared a foreign terrorist organization, part of a statewide campaign to crack down on the gang and its criminal activities.
He said anyone with information about the gangbangers should either call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline or submit a tip online. Because tips are anonymous, callers will receive a tip number.
The governor’s office stressed that residents should not attempt to apprehend suspected gang members on their own.
“With the public’s help and the hard work of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, we will catch these dangerous gang members and put them behind bars forever,” Abbott said Monday.
