4 Venezuelan gang members arrested in San Antonio apartment complex raid

A major gang bust in San Antonio led to the arrest of 19 total people, including four members of the Tren de Aragua gang.

The arrests were reported by KSAT, our sister station in San Antonio.

According to KSAT’s report, the bust involved clearing nearly 300 apartment units. San Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus also indicated that authorities are planning for similar busts at other locations.

• READ THE FULL STORY HERE: SAPD arrests 4 Tren de Aragua members in gang bust in North Side apartment complex

Tren de Aragua is a Venezuelan gang that’s origins date back to prisons in South America. However, there has been mounting concerns surrounding the gang’s reported newfound presence on U.S. soil, according to a recent report by the Associated Press.

• Tren de Aragua gang started in Venezuela’s prisons and now spreads fear in the US

Earlier this week, KPRC 2′s Bryce Newberry reported on search warrants that showed that Houston police are investigating a possible connection between Jocelyn Nungaray’s suspected killers and the Tren de Aragua gang.

• Jocelyn Nungaray’s suspected killers under investigation for connections to Tren de Aragua gang, warrant reveals

KSAT contributed to this report.