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A BLOODTHIRSTY Venezuelan gang has been inundating British holiday destinations with pink cocaine, The Sun can disclose.
The US president has classified the gang as one of the nation’s top enemies and has ordered airstrikes on drug boats operated by these narcoterrorists in international waters.
The raid on the Tren de Aragua cell resulted in the confiscation of Tusi – a perilous blend of ketamine with ecstasy or speed, commonly referred to as pink cocaine.Credit: AFP
The moment Spanish police dismantled the first cell of the brutal Tren de Aragua gang in the country.Credit: Solarpix
Over 100 Spanish officers participated in the arrests of 13 suspects.Credit: Solarpix
More than 250 suspected gang members arrive in El Salvador, including 238 members of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang.Credit: Getty
Tren de Aragua – a prison gang that evolved into a criminal organization – has been behind audacious attacks, with ruthless leaders orchestrating robberies, kidnappings, and murders.
Its influence has extended beyond its origins, and it is believed to have connections in at least eight other countries.
Police announced last week that they had dismantled the powerful gang’s first cell in the UK as it attempts to establish a presence after causing chaos across Europe.
On Wednesday, detectives who helped dismantle this “embryonic” group in the UK’s favored summer destination confirmed that drugs sold by gang members were being distributed in areas frequented by UK tourists.
More than 100 Spanish officers were involved in the arrests of 13 suspects.
The raids resulted in the seizure of marijuana, cocaine, and Tusi – a dangerous combination of ketamine with ecstasy or speed, better known as pink cocaine.
This substance is popular among British tourists in locations such as Ibiza.
A Madrid-based police chief involved in Operation Interciti told The Sun: “I cannot disclose the specific locations where the drugs were being sold, as it is crucial information we need to keep confidential for future investigations.
“However, it is certain that it was occurring in areas frequented by British holidaymakers.
“UK tourists will have consumed drugs sold by Tren de Aragua gang members, that is a certainty.
“We always anticipated that Spain would be the first country in Europe where this criminal organization would attempt to establish itself.
“Nearly one million Venezuelans are residing here, and logically, they are the first targets this gang will seek out.
“They can blend in among their fellow nationals, but they can also extort money from them because their compatriots are fully aware of what Tren de Aragua is and the fear they instill in people, thus enabling them to recruit local foot soldiers.
“Currently, we have no evidence pointing to their presence elsewhere in Europe, but we know they will attempt to recover from this setback, as has occurred in other regions where they operate.
“We have dismantled this cell, but others will emerge to fill the void and take on their roles, which is why we are already planning our next actions.”
Operation Interciti was initiated following the arrest last year in Barcelona of the brother of the elusive Tren de Aragua leader known as Nino Guerrero or Boy Warrior.
The investigation that led to the dismantling of Spain and Europe’s first Tren de Aragua cell was conducted by a specialized Spanish National Police counter-terrorism unit with the cooperation of specialized anti-drug prosecutors.
A high-ranking member of the elite police unit told The Sun: “This unit was established primarily to combat terrorism and threats from groups like ETA and Islamic extremists.
“However, we also focus on organizations that threaten internal stability and national security, and transnational criminal organizations like Tren de Aragua certainly fall into that category.
“The fact that we led this investigation underscores their potential to destabilize institutions in the countries where they have gained footholds.
“Conversations with law enforcement agencies such as the FBI have emphasized that organizations like Tren de Aragua cannot be treated like
