ICE Raids Nab Hispanic Gang Members in Richmond

Carolyn Hileman - The Voice* | June 29, 2008

RICHMOND, Va. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents here, in close partnership with local law enforcement agencies, arrested 46 street gang members and associates during a three-day effort that ended today in an ongoing national program called “Operation Community Shield.” Of those arrested, 20 were known gang members and 21 were identified gang associates affiliated with the MS-13, Sur-13, Latin Kings, and Vatos Locos street gangs. Those arrested were from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico. Five search warrants were conducted and numerous cases are being presented for federal and/or state prosecution.

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