26 Gang Members Charged in Case Tied to 5 Murders

An additional seven illegal immigrants arrested during the crackdown have been deported or are undergoing deportation proceedings.

A group of Trinitarios members in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Courtesy of the DHS

An investigation led by the Homeland Security Task Force resulted in the indictment of 26 alleged members of the Trinitarios gang on Tuesday in Massachusetts on multiple charges, including drug trafficking and murder.

The individuals were indicted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a June 9 statement.