Luis Ernesto Veliz Riera, a 23-year-old Venezuelan suspected of being part of the Tren de Aragua gang, was arrested in South Florida for illegally possessing a firearm. He entered the U.S. in February 2023, utilizing an online appointment system that was later shut down by the Trump administration. After skipping his immigration hearing in Las Vegas, he traveled across several states with his girlfriend before being apprehended due to an ongoing investigation into the gang's activities. His arrest underscores the complicated intersections of immigration policy and law enforcement efforts against organized crime.
Luis Ernesto Veliz Riera, a Venezuelan reputed to be part of the Tren de Aragua gang, faces charges for illegally possessing a firearm in Miami.
Veliz Riera entered the U.S. under a Biden-era immigration program but did not appear for his scheduled court hearing, violating immigration laws.
Tren de Aragua, a violent gang from Venezuela, has been increasingly targeted by law enforcement amid broader immigration enforcement measures.
Veliz Riera's arrest demonstrates the complexities surrounding immigration policy and enforcement, particularly concerning individuals entering under different administrations.
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