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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Justice Department charges over 80 individuals in Puerto Rico gang operation

The U.S. Justice Department has filed criminal charges against more than 80 people following a law enforcement operation targeting a violent gang in Puerto Rico. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the indictments during a visit to the island to highlight federal efforts to address violent crime.

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Why It Matters

This federal action impacts the legal status of over 80 individuals and represents a significant law enforcement intervention in Puerto Rico's criminal justice landscape.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Justice Department has charged more than 80 individuals.
  • The charges are the result of a takedown operation against a violent gang in Puerto Rico.
  • Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the charges during a visit to Puerto Rico.
  • The operation is part of the Trump administration's broader initiative to address violent crime.

Who's Mentioned

organizationU.S. Justice Department“The federal agency responsible for filing the charges.”locationMayagüez“City in Puerto Rico where the gang operated”other340 kilograms“Amount of fentanyl or fentanyl-laced narcotics distributed”locationPuerto Rico“The location of the gang takedown and the Attorney General's visit.”other80“The number of people charged in the operation.”personTodd Blanche“U.S. Attorney General”organizationLos Baja Deo“Puerto Rican gang targeted by federal charges”personHéctor Ramírez-Carbó“Acting U.S. Attorney for Puerto Rico”