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Trinitarios Gang Members Charged in Five Murders, Including Influencer Ariela “La Langosta” Mejia-Polanco
A dozen members of the Bad Boys 7 faction of the Trinitarios gang have been federally indicted for a multi-year wave of violence across New York and New Jersey. The charges include racketeering conspiracy, narcotics trafficking, and five murders, most notably the 2025 killing of popular social media influencer Ariela Mejia-Polanco. Prosecutors allege the gang utilized GPS trackers and stolen vehicles to execute armed carjackings and robberies, often targeting innocent bystanders for their luxury goods. Law enforcement officials from multiple states collaborated to dismantle the group after…
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