FBI Leads Major Gang Takedown in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s District, Seven Arrested Are Illegal Immigrants
A sweeping federal operation spearheaded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of several highly dangerous gang members in New York City’s 14th congressional district, represented by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The sting, conducted in May 2024, targeted a gang notorious for unleashing violence and terror across one of the area’s most crime-prone neighborhoods. According to law enforcement officials involved, the operation culminated in the capture of multiple suspects, seven of whom are currently confirmed to be in the United States illegally. Authorities described the gang members as responsible for escalating violent crime, including assaults, drug trafficking, and












