The Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua has extended its reach to the remote state of North Dakota in the United States, with the recent arrest of a suspected member for felony theft. Henry Theis, 25, was apprehended by local authorities in West Fargo, North Dakota, in early November.
Originating from a Venezuelan prison over a decade ago, Tren de Aragua, meaning 'Train from Aragua,' gained national attention in 2023 for a hostage situation in Aurora, Colorado. The gang has now expanded its operations to 17 states across the U.S., including North Dakota, which has a population of less than 40,000.
