24 Trinitarios Gang Members Charged with 10 Murders, Racketeering in Massachusetts

Federal authorities have unsealed charges against 22 members and associates of the Trinitarios gang, a violent transnational organization implicated in six murders and 11 attempted murders in Massachusetts. This extensive investigation was sparked by a series of violent incidents, including a double murder in September 2023 during a party in Lynn, Massachusetts. The gang operates in various cities, including Lawrence, Lynn, Boston, and Haverhill, and is accused of using violence to maintain control over neighborhoods while competing with rival gangs for drug territory. Allegations also indicate that the gang glorifies its criminal activities on social media and through music videos. The gang's influence has reportedly led to at least 10 homicides in Essex County over the past decade. Authorities have emphasized their commitment to dismantling the gang's operations and restoring safety to affected communities.