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SCOOP: More than 1,000 known Tren De Aragua (TdA) members are in the U.S. and have been given the “green light” to fire on and attack law enforcement according to an internal bulletin that went out across Border Patrol—The agency has encountered nearly 70 TdA members since… pic.twitter.com/CYxds818eq

— Ali Bradley (@AliBradleyTV) July 30, 2024

More than 1,000 known Tren De Aragua (TdA) members are in the U.S. and have been given the “green light” to fire on and attack law enforcement according to an internal bulletin that went out across Border Patrol—The agency has encountered nearly 70 TdA members since October of 2023—TdA is the largest criminal organization in Venezuela and its membership has spread throughout the Western Hemisphere and into the U.S. The officer safety bulletin cites that Denver and New York received credible information on the threats. This morning sources within New York State police confirmed they have been alerted of the potential for “green light” attacks on law enforcement. Officers in New York are being told to remain vigilant and to reach out to their Strategic Criminal Intelligence Unit Detective or GANG Detective if contact is made with an individual associated to TdA. One alert says that “TdA is known to exploit immigrant populations and carry out acts of violent crime.” The Border Patrol bulletin reminds agents/officers to remain cognizant of their surroundings, maintain a heightened sense of awareness, and always wear their body armor. This as Venezuela is dealing with unrest following President Maduro’s “victory” —Riots and protests are filling the streets.

and I reached out to Denver PD who pointed us back to HSI. I reached out to CBP for comment—I haven’t heard back. The agency doesn’t typically comment on “leaked” information.