Justice Department charges 80+ people in Puerto Rico gang takedown

The US Justice Department charged more than 80 individuals in a federal law enforcement operation targeting a violent Puerto Rican gang, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on 27 August 2026. The charges came as part of a coordinated takedown operation.

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WATCH: More than 80 people charged in federal takedown of Puerto Rico gang

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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.