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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade

U.S. Justice Department charges 81 members of Puerto Rican gang 'Los Baja Deo'

The U.S. Justice Department has filed criminal charges against 81 individuals associated with the 'Los Baja Deo' gang in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. The group is accused of trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, as well as committing violent crimes including kidnappings and murders.

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Why It Matters

This federal enforcement action targets a criminal organization accused of distributing at least 340 kilograms of fentanyl and generating $50 million in illegal drug proceeds in Puerto Rico.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Justice Department charged 81 individuals associated with the 'Los Baja Deo' gang.
  • The gang is accused of trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, and other illegal drugs.
  • The organization allegedly generated nearly $50 million in proceeds.
  • The group is accused of distributing at least 340 kilograms of fentanyl or fentanyl-laced narcotics.
  • The gang is linked to shootings, killings, kidnappings, and assaults in Mayagüez.
  • The announcement was made by Attorney General Todd Blanche in San Juan.
  • The operation is part of a broader Trump administration initiative to target violent crime and criminal cartels.

Who's Mentioned

locationMayagüez“City in Puerto Rico where the gang operated”other340 kilograms“Amount of fentanyl or fentanyl-laced narcotics distributed”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”