Palm Beach, FL - The U.S. Border Patrol has announced the arrest of a man believed to be a member of the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
The suspect, a Venezuelan national, was taken into custody by federal agents, although details regarding the timing and circumstances of the arrest remain undisclosed.
Authorities released a mugshot of the individual on X (formerly Twitter), leading to speculation about his identity.
Jeffrey Dinise, the Chief Patrol Agent of the U.S. Border Patrol - Miami Sector, posted on X "Palm Beach, FL: U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a Venezuelan national who was identified as a 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐚 gang member. He has a criminal record for assault w/ a deadly weapon. Our agents continue to keep our communities safe."
A reverse image search connects the mugshot to 19-year-old Miguel Moreno Contrera, who was arrested in March for allegedly assaulting his cousin with a firearm in Lake Worth, Florida.
The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over the victim’s sexuality.
It is unclear whether this marks a second arrest for the suspect or if his alleged gang affiliation was discovered while he was already in custody.
The Tren de Aragua gang, one of Venezuela’s largest and most violent criminal organizations, has gained international attention for its involvement in drug trafficking, extortion, and human smuggling.
This arrest underscores ongoing concerns about transnational crime and the presence of criminal networks within the U.S. border.
Federal authorities continue to investigate the suspect’s connections and potential activities tied to the gang.