Two men arrested in a Feb. 5 gun and drug raid at a New York City auto repair shop were later released on reduced charges that may not lead to prosecution, according to police and court records - despite being suspected members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang, which has been spreading violence across the country.
Jose Tamaronis-Caldera, 27, and Richard Garcia, 33, were taken into custody after authorities seized a Glock handgun, two imitation pistols, and a significant amount of drugs. While sources told the New York Post of their gang ties, the NYPD has not confirmed their affiliation, according to Fox News.
Rafael Nieves, 54, the alleged owner of V&R Auto and Collision in Woodside, Queens, was also arrested during the raid. Initially facing felony drug and gun charges, his charges were later reduced to criminal possession of a firearm, an imitation handgun, and a controlled substance in the seventh degree, none of which qualify for bail.
Prosecutors noted the gun was unloaded with no ammunition nearby, and the drugs—cocaine and oxycodone—were found in an office area.
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Jose Tamaronis-Caldera, 27, and Richard Garcia, 33, were taken into custody after authorities seized a Glock handgun, two imitation pistols, and a significant amount of drugs. While sources told the New York Post of their gang ties, the NYPD has not confirmed their affiliation, according to Fox News.
Rafael Nieves, 54, the alleged owner of V&R Auto and Collision in Woodside, Queens, was also arrested during the raid. Initially facing felony drug and gun charges, his charges were later reduced to criminal possession of a firearm, an imitation handgun, and a controlled substance in the seventh degree, none of which qualify for bail.
Prosecutors noted the gun was unloaded with no ammunition nearby, and the drugs—cocaine and oxycodone—were found in an office area.
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