Dangerous Gang Member Arrested At Peace Bridge In Buffalo

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Peace Bridge border crossing in Buffalo, New York, arrested an MS-13 gang member. The gang member got caught the same way many have - making a wrong turn at the Peace Bridge. The sign at the entrance has confused many criminals, leading to their arrests at the border crossing.

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CBP officers encountered a 24-year-old citizen of Honduras at the Peace Bridge after he made a wrong turn. The driver did not present the proper documentation, so he was taken in for a secondary inspection. During the secondary inspection, officers discovered that the man, Franklyn Hernandez Giron was a member of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang. Giron is now facing removal proceedings.

Area Port Director Gaetano Cordone said, “This example of the dangerous individuals our CBP officers encounter highlights the dedication and commitment these officers have to keeping our communities safe. I’m proud of the work our officers do every day to safeguard America.”

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MS-13 is a gang that started in Los Angeles, according to Wikipedia. It was initially designed to protect Salvadoran immigrants from other gangs in the area. Over time, it grew into a crime organization. The gang can be found in the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America, with most members being Salvadorans. MS-13 has around 30,000 to 50,000 members, with between 8,000 and 10,000 members in the United States.

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