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Haiti Tragedy: Deadly Gang Assault Claims Lives and Leaves Several Missing

Port-au-Prince, Haiti — A violent attack attributed to gang activity in Haiti has tragically claimed the lives of two individuals and left several more unaccounted for, underscoring the relentless grip of gang violence that plagues the Caribbean nation. The incident, which transpired late Friday in the outskirts of the capital, signals the alarming power that criminal organizations continue to wield across many regions of Haiti. Authorities report that the attack originated from a dispute between …

Fentanyl Robbery Gang: Nationwide Crime Spree Ends in Multiple Arrests and Four Fatalities

SCRANTON, Pa. – Federal prosecutors announced Friday that a criminal gang, known for trafficking drugs and firearms, employed dating websites to lure victims into hiring prostitutes as part of a broader operation that concluded with multiple robberies and four killings. The operation extended from New Hampshire down to Virginia, marking a significant cross-state criminal enterprise. The group, referred to by authorities as the “fentanyl robbery gang,” orchestrated encounters supposedly for social or romantic purposes but …

Gang Exploits Dating Sites for Robbery Spree Across East Coast, Leaving Four Dead

A gang involved in drug and weapons trafficking has been implicated in a appalling series of crimes spanning from New Hampshire to Virginia, which include fatal robberies and forced drug administration using fentanyl, federal authorities announced on Friday. This criminal group, which federal prosecutors did not officially name but referred to due to their operational style, undertook their illicit activities under the guise of offering narcotics and setting up meetings through dating websites ostensibly for …

Gang Employed Violence and Drugs in Robberies Resulting in Four Fatalities, According to Prosecutors

Fredericksburg, VA — Prosecutors in Virginia have charged members of a local gang with committing a series of armed robberies that tragically resulted in four fatalities, authorities said Monday. The gang allegedly employed drugs and violence as tools in their criminal activities, enhancing their control and capabilities to carry out these deadly robberies across multiple counties. The investigation, which has been ongoing for several months, revealed that the gang specifically targeted vulnerable communities where they …

Gang Using Dating Sites for Criminal Enterprises Linked to Fatal Robberies Across East Coast

Harrisburg, PA — A gang known for weaponizing fentanyl in a series of armed robberies across several states has had seven of its members indicted, according to federal authorities. The gang, which operated from New Hampshire to Virginia, not only trafficked drugs and firearms but also exploited dating websites to lure individuals under the guise of prostitution only to rob them violently of cash, drugs, and personal information. The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District …

Gang Exploits Drugs and Violence in Spree of Fatal Robberies, Prosecutors Reveal

Oneonta, NY — Prosecutors revealed a chilling narrative involving a local gang that allegedly utilized drugs and violence to orchestrate a series of robberies, resulting in tragic fatal outcomes. According to authorities, these criminal activities directly led to the deaths of four individuals, sparking serious concerns about escalating gang violence in the area. Reports indicate that the gang, which has not been named to protect ongoing investigations, coordinated these robberies with meticulous planning. They reportedly …

Gang Exploits Dating Sites for Deadly Nationwide Crime Spree, Trafficking Drugs and Guns

SCRANTON, Pa. — Federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania have unveiled charges against a sophisticated criminal ring implicated in a chilling spree of drug and gun trafficking, leveraging dating websites to orchestrate robberies linked to four homicides. The group, operating from New Hampshire to Virginia, manipulated their victims through deceit and violence, exploiting the perils of fentanyl as their tool of incapacitation. U.S. Attorney Gerard Karam identified the gang as the “fentanyl robbery gang,” revealing a calculated …

Justice Intensifies: ‘Fentanyl Robbery Gang’ Faces Charges After Alleged Connections to Multiple Fatalities

Scranton, PA — In a significant crackdown on opioid-related crimes, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Thursday the indictment of seven individuals who are allegedly part of a notorious group known as the ‘Fentanyl Robbery Gang.’ According to authorities, the gang is linked to a series of violent crimes that have tragically resulted in four fatalities. Federal prosecutors have charged the group with multiple counts of distribution and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, specifically fentanyl, in …

London Gang Leader Assassinated in Moldovan Café in Suspected Professional Hit

CHISINAU, Moldova — İzzet Eren, a notorious figure in London’s criminal underworld and a senior leader of the gang known as the Tottenham Turks, was fatally shot in Chisinau, the capital of Moldova. The incident occurred on Wednesday while Eren was seated at a café terrace in the Riscani district. According to local authorities, an individual on an electric scooter approached the café, discharged multiple rounds, and fatally struck Eren in the head before fleeing …

New York Gang Leader Admits Role in Notorious Long Island Murders, Faces Decades Behind Bars

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Alexi Saenz, a high-ranking member of the notorious MS-13 gang, conceded guilt in federal court on multiple charges related to eight homicides, confirming his connection to a widely publicized 2016 case where two teenage girls were brutally murdered in their Long Island community. The 29-year-old’s involvement in these violent crimes has reignited discussions about gang violence in suburban areas. Saenz’s plea encompasses his role in the violent deaths of high school …