Federal Indictments Against Puerto Rican Drug Gangs
The Pure Report account · 3 sources · as of Aug 29, 06:51 UTC Developing
The U.S. Justice Department has charged more than 80 people in the takedown of a violent Puerto Rican gang known as 'Los Baja Deo', which has been involved in drug trafficking and generated nearly $50 million in proceeds. Federal prosecutors say the group is responsible for shootings, killings, kidnappings and assaults, and distributed at least 340 kilograms of fentanyl or fentanyl-laced narcotics.
What we know
- The gang known as 'Los Baja Deo' for years trafficked fentanyl, cocaine and other illegal drugs from the west coast city of Mayagüez.
receipt
“The gang known as 'Los Baja Deo' for years trafficked fentanyl, cocaine and other illegal drugs from the west coast city of Mayagüez.” — verbatim from PBS NewsHour · article - The group is also responsible for shootings, killings, kidnappings and assaults.
receipt
“The group is also responsible for shootings, killings, kidnappings and assaults.” — verbatim from PBS NewsHour · article - The gang distributed at least 340 kilograms of fentanyl or fentanyl-laced narcotics.
receipt
“the distribution of at least 340 kilograms of fentanyl or fentanyl-laced narcotics.” — verbatim from PBS NewsHour · article
How this developed
Framing spectrum · 3 outlets
Coverage patterns
Earliest report in our feed set (publisher timestamps): Washington Examiner (right), Aug 26, 22:46 UTC.
| Lean | Outlets | Articles | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right | 2 | 2 | Fox News, Washington Examiner |
| Unclassified | 1 | 1 | PBS NewsHour |
Report-by-report timeline · 3
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