Immigration arrests 46 in N.J. in street gang sweep
June 24, 2009

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NEWARK — Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents say they arrested 46 reputed gang members and associates as part of a statewide sweep in New Jersey.

"Operation Community Shield" targeted Union City, Morris County, Bound Brook, Long Branch, West New York, Somerset County and Hudson County.

Officials say 33 of the 46 suspects are in the United States illegally.

The suspects are from El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Philippines, Honduras and the Dominican Republic.

Those arrested include Christian Garro-Chavez. Officials say the 25-year-old is wanted in Costa Rica for murder, manslaughter and child sex abuse.


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