Coverage dated August 27, 2026

Dozens of alleged Puerto Rican gangsters arrested in major drug case

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More than 80 alleged members of a violent Puerto Rican gang have been charged with running a major drug operation, U.S. officials announced Thursday.

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Reports & sources

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  1. Townhall

  2. Bangor Daily News

    Justice Department charges more than 80 people in Puerto Rico gang takedown (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has charged more than 80 people in the takedown of a violent Puerto Rican gang, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday during a visit to the island as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to highlight its push to tackle violent…

  3. Fox News

    DOJ announces 81 alleged gang members indicted after Puerto Rico drug trafficking takedown (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The FBI and Puerto Rico Police arrested 70 members of LBD for distributing cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and marijuana across the U.S. territory.

  4. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH: More than 80 people charged in federal takedown of Puerto Rico gang (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    The U.S. Justice Department has charged more than 80 people in the takedown of a violent Puerto Rican gang, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday during a visit to the island as part of the Trump administration's efforts to highlight its push to tackle violent crime.

  5. Al Jazeera

    US charges 81 in Puerto Rico gang case, as Trump cartel crackdown continues (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The arrests are part of a federal task force initiative targeting criminal gangs and transnational organisations.

  6. UPI

    Dozens of alleged Puerto Rican gangsters arrested in major drug case (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    More than 80 alleged members of a violent Puerto Rican gang have been charged with running a major drug operation, U.S. officials announced Thursday.

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