Two members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were arrested in a drug raid in Queens, New York. After their arrest, the charges against them were reduced, allowing them to be released without bail.
• On February 5, 2025, Jose Tamaronis-Caldera, 27, and Richard Garcia, 33, were arrested along with Rafael Nieves, the owner of V&R Auto and Collision, during a raid. They faced felony charges related to drug and gun possession.
• After the charges were reduced to misdemeanors for possessing an air gun, all three were released without bail due to New York's bail reform laws.
• A law enforcement source expressed concern over the leniency toward members of the gang, which is involved in drug and human trafficking.
• Tamaronis-Caldera and Garcia entered the U. S. illegally in 2023 and were living in city shelters. A deportation request was filed against Garcia.
• Despite the serious charges initially filed, the reduction in charges led to their quick release back into the community.
The quick release of the Tren de Aragua gang members highlights ongoing debates about New York's criminal justice reforms and how they affect public safety. The situation raises concerns among law enforcement officials about violent criminal organizations operating in the city.
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