{"id":56457,"date":"2025-07-11T09:12:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T09:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/56457\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T09:12:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T09:12:20","slug":"callous-and-cruel-migrant-gang-arrested-in-new-york-for-allegedly-extorting-businesses-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/56457\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Callous and cruel&#8217; migrant gang arrested in New York for allegedly extorting businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NEW YORK CITY (TNND) \u2014 Federal agents in New York City announced last month the arrest of a gang of illegal migrants accused of using its power to extort businesses, among other crimes.<\/p>\n<p>The gang allegedly distributed fake passports, trafficked firearms and extorted area businesses for rent payments in New York\u2019s Queens borough. Seven of the eight gang members were in the country illegally, hailing from Central America and Mexico, according to prosecutors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis indictment represents a significant step in our ongoing effort to dismantle violent gang networks in our communities,\u201d U.S. attorney Joseph Nocella said. \u201cThe 18th Street gang exploited a Queens neighborhood as a hub for violence and illicit activity.  Today\u2019s arrests show the community that my Office and our law enforcement partners are working tirelessly to put these violent criminals behind bars.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Six individuals received charges for racketeering conspiracy, firearm trafficking, sale of fraudulent identification documents and extortion. Seven of the gang members received charges of assaults in aid of racketeering, while one was charged with possessing a firearm as an illegal alien.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese violent members and associates of the 18th Street gang allegedly relied on violence\u2014including assault of innocent civilians and rival gang members\u2014to exert and maintain control over a busy commercial corridor along Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens,\u201d FBI assistant director in charge Raia said. \u201cThose arrested today acted and behaved with callous and cruel disregard for those around them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The arrest details come as federal authorities continue to crack down on illegal immigration in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security this month fired back at CNN for reporting \u201cless than 10%\u201d of those arrested had serious criminal convictions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFALSE,\u201d it fired back via X. \u201cIn President Trump\u2019s first 100 days, 70% of ICE arrests were criminal illegal aliens with convictions or pending charges.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_jlwalker_\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_jlwalker_\" class=\"themeColorForLinks\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow <\/a>Jackson Walker on X at @_jlwalker_ for the latest trending national news. 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