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Several buildings under out-of-state ownership have been taken over by Venezuelan gangs. An investigation is underway to determine how a concentration of Venezuelans came to be in these buildings and who funded it, possibly the federal government. These gangs intimidate property management, collect rents, and are attracted to areas with Venezuelan migrants.
A task force of local, state, and federal law enforcement is conducting ongoing operations, making arrests. It remains to be seen if this is an organized criminal effort, but if Venezuelan migrants are conducting crime in an organized manner, they are a problem. The mayor believes this is a result of failed border policy, as Venezuela does not share criminal histories with the U.S.
Migrants crossed the border illegally, requested asylum, were not adequately vetted, and were released into the country. Federal agencies may have worked with local nonprofits to house them in Aurora. While most are good people, a criminal element exploits them. The city is aware of reports that this gang has targeted local police and is prioritizing police safety.