Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog
MS-13 gang member wanted for 2 Texas murders captured in Virginia thanks to tip
by Jennifer CruzHerrera-Hernandez is accused of fatally shooting a fellow MS-13 member, as well as a 16-year-old boy who was a witness to multiple gang-related murders.
The post MS-13 gang member wanted for 2 Texas murders captured in Virginia thanks to tip appeared first on Guns.com.
‘Operation Matador’ nets 45 gang arrests in New York City in 30 day stretch
by Brian SeayFederal immigration officials on Wednesday announced the arrest of dozens of MS-13 gang members in New York City over a 30 day stretch.
The post ‘Operation Matador’ nets 45 gang arrests in New York City in 30 day stretch appeared first on Guns.com.
Immigration arrests up nearly 40 percent under Trump
by Brian SeayAuthorities have arrested an average of 400 immigrants per day in the months since President Trump signed executive orders cracking down on immigration.
The post Immigration arrests up nearly 40 percent under Trump appeared first on Guns.com.
ICE announces more than 1,000 gang arrests in 6 week nationwide sting
by Brian SeayMore than 200 firearms were seized, as were hundreds of pounds of drugs and nearly half a million dollars in the biggest gang operation to date.
The post ICE announces more than 1,000 gang arrests in 6 week nationwide sting appeared first on Guns.com.
Honduran man pleads guilty to gun charges related to MS-13 murder
by Andrew SheppersonA Honduran man has pleaded to using a firearm while committing a crime of violence that led to the death of an individual targeted during an MS-13 gang initiation.
The post Honduran man pleads guilty to gun charges related to MS-13 murder appeared first on Guns.com.
Sessions to MS-13 street gang: ‘we are coming for you’
by Brian SeayIn a speech to law enforcement officers on Friday in New York, Attorney General Jeff Sessions had some tough talk for a notorious street gang.
The post Sessions to MS-13 street gang: ‘we are coming for you’ appeared first on Guns.com.
Justice Department threatens federal grants to nine sanctuary jurisdictions
by Brian SeayIn the latest push to pressure sanctuary cities to comply with federal immigration enforcement, the Department of Justice sent letters to nine jurisdictions Friday threatening to withhold grant funding.
The post Justice Department threatens federal grants to nine sanctuary jurisdictions appeared first on Guns.com.
Homeland Security raids lead to arrests, indictments of 11 MS-13 members in California
by Jennifer CruzDespite rumors to suggest otherwise, Deputy Police Chief Dan Flippo confirmed the raids were not immigration-related and have been five years in the making.
The post Homeland Security raids lead to arrests, indictments of 11 MS-13 members in California appeared first on Guns.com.
Police department tricks gang members with fake press release (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzThe fake news resulted in the arrest of 17 gang members while saving the lives of two men on a hit list, but local media complained that it was dishonest.
The post Police department tricks gang members with fake press release (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.
12 members of MS-13 convicted on multiple murder, gun charges
by Jennifer CruzThe murders included brutal stabbings and dismemberments of a fellow gang member believed to be a snitch and a recruit who broke the gang’s rules.
The post 12 members of MS-13 convicted on multiple murder, gun charges appeared first on Guns.com.
MS-13 members sentenced for violent crimes in Georgia
by Jared MorganAlmost two dozen members of the international Hispanic gang Mara Salvatrucha-13 have been sentenced under the RICO Act in the past several years.
The post MS-13 members sentenced for violent crimes in Georgia appeared first on Guns.com.