Two members of a Venezuelan gang linked to a viral Aurora apartment invasion video have been arrested in New York City.
The arrests are part of a larger operation targeting the Tren de Aragua gang, known for drug trafficking and violent crimes across the U.S.
Aurora Apartment Invasion Linked to Gang
In August, a viral surveillance video showed five armed men storming an apartment at The Edge at Lowry complex in Aurora, Colorado.
The footage, which sparked national attention, showed the group knocking on doors before entering the unit.
The men appeared to be carrying firearms, and the incident led to six arrest warrants issued by Aurora police on October 1.
Meneses and Angulo, identified in the video, were charged with menacing and first-degree burglary in Aurora.
They are allegedly part of the Tren de Aragua gang, a notorious Venezuelan prison syndicate.
While officials remain uncertain about the gang's full presence in Colorado, the incident highlighted the growing influence of this criminal network in U.S. cities.
NYC Bust Nets Suspects and Weapons
Meneses and Angulo were apprehended in the Bronx during an early-morning raid conducted by the NYPD and Homeland Security Investigations.
The raid targeted the Tren de Aragua gang after a six-month investigation into narcotics trafficking and gang-related violence.
Alongside the two suspects, 15 other gang members were arrested during the operation.
The bust revealed a range of criminal activities, including a drug and credit card scam ring.
Authorities also seized three assault rifles, two pistols, and ammunition.
Officials believe the gang was distributing narcotics like synthetic marijuana, heroin, and the designer drug Tussi from the Bronx to Lower Manhattan.
Gang's Expanding Presence in the US
Tren de Aragua has extended its reach far beyond its origins in Venezuela, with violent incidents reported in multiple U.S. states.
In Aurora, the gang has been linked to several apartment invasions and extortion schemes.
Its members were also involved in a brutal assault and a shootout in the city earlier this year.
The gang’s activities are not limited to Colorado.
Officials in New York have connected Tren de Aragua to over 62 robberies and violent crimes, including assaults on law enforcement officers.
Authorities warn that the gang's growing presence poses a serious threat, with experts urging increased vigilance to combat their influence.
