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U.S. Attorney General Indicts 81 Los Bajadeo Members in Puerto Rico

8/28/2026

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U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced indictment and arrest of 81 Los Bajadeo gang members in Puerto Rico.
Seventy members were taken into custody week and 21 firearms seized.
Authorities allege the group moved 340 kg fentanyl, 2,200 kg cocaine, earning $49 million.
The gang faces murder, drive-by shooting, kidnapping and assault charges to protect its operation.
Blanche said operation yielded 26 arrests, ton of cocaine, $1 million, and extradited Eric Rendel Masqueo Polanco.

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U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced indictment and arrest of 81 Los Bajadeo gang members in Puerto Rico.
Seventy members were taken into custody week and 21 firearms seized.
Authorities allege the group moved 340 kg fentanyl, 2,200 kg cocaine, earning $49 million.
The gang faces murder, drive-by shooting, kidnapping and assault charges to protect its operation.
Blanche said operation yielded 26 arrests, ton of cocaine, $1 million, and extradited Eric Rendel Masqueo Polanco.