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Colorado’s Role as a Hub for Migrant Gangs Alarms DEA Chief
Lax immigration policies in Colorado have raised serious concerns among law enforcement officials, particularly regarding the operations of the Tren de Aragua gang. This notorious migrant group is reportedly utilizing the state as a command center, according to Derek Maltz, the acting head of the Drug Enforcement Administration.
A spokesperson for the DEA Rocky Mountain Division confirmed Maltz’s claims, highlighting statements he made to local news outlet Denver 7. The DEA chief describes Colorado as ground zero for some of the most violent criminals in America, citing Tren de Aragua and its leadership as significant threats.
Tren de Aragua, abbreviated as TdA, is a Venezuelan criminal organization known for committing extreme violence across the United States. The gang has been implicated in various high-profile crimes, including the tragic murder of nursing student Laken Riley and the takeover of an apartment building in Aurora, Colorado.
On his first day in office, former President Donald Trump acted decisively against TdA by signing an executive order that mandated the State Department to classify the gang as a foreign terrorist organization. This classification is critical in addressing the threat posed by TdA and similar groups.
Maltz underscored the severity of the situation, declaring that new intelligence indicates that the command structure of TdA in the United States is firmly situated in Colorado. He emphasized the alarming implications of this discovery.
According to Maltz, Colorado’s laws, influenced by Democratic leadership, have created an environment in which TdA and other criminal organizations can exploit vulnerabilities to continue their operations unabated. He stated that the easing of border restrictions allows violent criminals to infiltrate communities with alarming ease.
In Maltz’s view, the state’s approach to immigration and crime must shift. He argued that the policies currently in place do not protect citizens and instead invite criminal elements into neighborhoods.
