Tag: trinitarios
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Federal Authorities Charge 26 Trinitarios Gang Members in Massachusetts RICO Conspiracy
Twenty-six alleged Trinitarios gang members face federal RICO and drug trafficking charges in Massachusetts, linked to five murders and 19 attempted murders, as authorities intensify efforts against the violent transnational organization.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal TrinitariosRICO ConspiracyDrug TraffickingMassachusettsGang ViolenceFederal ChargesFBI
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Trinitarios Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering, Murders in Boston
Luis Jeffrey Santana, a leader of the Trinitarios gang's Manchester Chapter, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy in Boston. He admitted involvement in two murders and two attempted murders, part of a major federal investigation into the violent criminal enterprise.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Luis Jeffrey SantanaTrinitariosRacketeering ConspiracyBostonSalem, Mass.Operation Paper MachetesViolent CrimeFBI
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Trinitarios Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering, Admits Role in Machinegun Shooting
Trinitarios gang member Westyn Lantigua pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy, admitting involvement in a machinegun shooting that injured two innocent women in Lynn, Massachusetts, and participating in convenience store burglaries. His sentencing is scheduled for August 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEconomy Westyn LantiguaTrinitariosRacketeering ConspiracyLynnGang ViolenceOperation Paper MachetesBurglaryFBI