Transnational gangs suspected in Michigan burglaries

The latest burglary occurred last night

The Oakland County, Michigan Sheriff’s Office reported a burglary last night in Oakland Township, believed to be the work of transnational gangs. The office has urged the public to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activities to law enforcement.

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This recent incident aligns with past patterns linked to South American crime groups. Sheriff Michael Bouchard has previously identified these groups as highly organized, employing tactics such as casing neighborhoods for weeks and using technology to evade alarm systems. In a series of burglaries across Oakland County last year, several Chilean nationals were arrested for targeting high-end homes in areas like Bloomfield Township and Rochester Hills. These burglars often enter the U.S. through the Visa Waiver Program, exploiting it to overstay and commit coordinated thefts.

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To combat this recurring threat, Sheriff Bouchard established a multi-jurisdictional task force, collaborating with law enforcement agencies across Southeast Michigan. Despite arrests and efforts to raise awareness, these crime rings continue to resurface, prompting ongoing concerns among residents and law enforcement alike.

The Sheriff has called for reforms to the Visa Waiver Program, citing the need to remove Chile from the list of eligible countries to prevent further abuses. His efforts to address these issues highlight the challenges posed by transnational crime networks operating across the region, stressing the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to curb such activities.

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