NEW YORK (NewsNation) — More than 40 suspected gang members were arrested this week on New York’s Long Island as part of a crackdown on violent crime in the area. Authorities said some of those taken into custody were in the United States illegally.
The multiagency operation, which began Aug. 13, targeted multiple notorious gangs, including MS-13, Trinitarios and 18th Street. The 42 people arrested range in age from 18 to 50 and have been accused of terrorizing Nassau County for years.
“They’ve engaged in illegal activity, including attempted murder, rape, all kinds of felonies, including human trafficking of women and young girls,” said County Executive Bruce Blakeman. “We want to send a clear message that gang activity in Nassau County will not be tolerated.”
DOJ investigating whether declining DC crime rates were manipulated
Thirty-three of those arrested were in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody without bond Wednesday, awaiting deportation…