The United States and Canada have joined forces to combat the notorious Tren de Aragua gang, marking a significant step in cross-border law enforcement collaboration.
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At a Glance
- INTERPOL Washington and National Central Bureau Ottawa signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to combat Tren de Aragua
- The agreement aims to enhance cross-border law enforcement collaboration between the U.S. and Canada
- Focus on information sharing, coordinated law enforcement support, and strengthened border security efforts
- Recent arrests in the U.S. linked to the gang highlight the urgency of this partnership
Historic Partnership Against Transnational Crime
In a landmark move, INTERPOL Washington and National Central Bureau Ottawa have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) to combat the Tren de Aragua (TdA) criminal organization. This dangerous transnational group has been exploiting recent migration patterns to expand its operations into North America, posing a significant threat to both the United States and Canada.
The agreement, signed during the INTERPOL Heads of National Central Bureaus Conference in Lyon, France, aims to enhance cross-border law enforcement collaboration between the two nations. It focuses on robust information sharing, coordinated law enforcement support, and strengthened border security efforts to effectively combat the growing influence of TdA.
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Under this new partnership, both countries will improve police coordination, information sharing, and operational support against TdA within the INTERPOL framework. The MOC includes enhancing the exchange of criminal intelligence, coordinating joint investigations, and strengthening mechanisms to detect and prevent illicit cross-border activities.
“Today, we have taken a great leap forward in our fight to eradicate TdA in the United States,” Interpol Washington Director Jeffrey A. Grimming said.
“By bringing our combined law enforcement resources to bear, the United States and Canada have ensured that TdA will find no safe harbor in either of our nations. Together, as partners, we will work in lockstep to disrupt and dismantle TdA and remove their violent criminal operatives from our communities.”
This collaborative effort comes at a crucial time, as recent events have highlighted the urgency of addressing the TdA threat. Just a day after the agreement was signed, U.S. authorities made high-profile arrests linked to the gang. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the apprehension of eight individuals tied to TdA in Tennessee, charged with commercial sex and human trafficking.
The reach of TdA has become increasingly apparent, with a member recently apprehended after illegally crossing into the U.S. near Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This incident underscores the importance of the newly forged partnership between the United States and Canada in combating transnational criminal activities.
More is being done about these foreign gangs in the last few weeks than in the last four years – and we can thank President Trump putting pressure on Canada.
