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An early morning raid was conducted in Newark, New Jersey to apprehend a suspected member of the Tren de Aragua gang. The U.S. Marshals were involved in serving a warrant for the individual, who is believed to be in the country illegally and wanted for multiple armed robberies on the New York City subway.
A significant operation known as Operation Apex Hammer is underway, aimed at reducing violent crime statewide over a month. This initiative involves collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The focus is on identifying and capturing individuals associated with gangs, such as MS-13, Tren de Aragua, the Sex Money Murder-Bloods, Rolling 60’s Crips, and others, who have active felony warrants.
Habba emphasized that the apprehended individual is a member of the Tren de Aragua gang and highlighted that some individuals mistakenly believe they have rights in the country despite engaging in criminal activities. Habba stressed the importance of holding criminals accountable by urging them to leave.
Operation Apex Hammer is also targeting U.S. citizens with arrest warrants including a New Jersey woman who police say recently shot at least two people. Also, one man who was wanted for aggravated assault was arrested by the team. But he nearly got away using the fire escape.
Habba claims President Trump once advised her: “Do not worry about the people who tell you that they are going to hurt you. Worry about the ones that don’t.” (Pool File via AP)
“You can run, but you cannot hide. I think that the message is loud and clear. Our Marshals and the partner agencies that work alongside of us will always be determined to bring people back to justice. No matter the passage of time, no matter how long it takes,” says Marshal Mattos.
Although the job is dangerous, Habba says she isn’t worried about her safety on the operations, telling Fox she relies on her team and her strong faith. Also, remembering advice from President Trump:
“One time the President told me do not worry about the people who tell you that they are going to hurt you. Worry about the ones that don’t,” says Habba.
U.S. Marshals have taken to Newark, New Jersey, in Operation Apex Hammer – a widespread violent crime crackdown. (iStock)
President Trump appointed Habba to be the Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. Habba can serve in the role for 120 days until she needs to be confirmed by the senate. But, says she is not afraid of the challenge.
“Unfortunately, one thing I’ve learned about the last four years is some people have made their mind up about who you are, they don’t really know you, but I will tell you one thing, I’m doing my job every day regardless of what anybody thinks of me. My job right now is to be the Chief Law Enforcement Officer in the state of New Jersey. This is not political, this is purely about being a prosecutor,” says Habba.
The operation will continue for the month of June. So far, dozens of suspected criminals have been arrested.
