24 Trinitarios Members Charged in Massachusetts Crackdown

Federal prosecutors have announced charges against 24 alleged members of the Trinitarios gang in Massachusetts, including leaders, under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). The charges relate to six murders and 11 attempted murders, marking a significant crackdown on the violent group. The gang was originally formed in the 1990s at Rikers Island and has expanded to Massachusetts, where it is heavily involved in drug trafficking and violent crimes. Enmanuel Paula-Cabral, identified as the Massachusetts leader, was among those charged. Authorities believe the arrests have created a power vacuum, potentially dismantling the gang's operations in the state. This marks a major effort by law enforcement to eliminate the gang's influence in the region.