U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended individuals believed to be part of a South American Theft Group (SATG) allegedly involved in violent home invasions across Texas. According to Fox News, the suspects are linked to incidents like the one where masked assailants were captured on video chasing, assaulting, and threatening a homeowner inside their residence. These groups, composed primarily of foreign nationals, often target affluent communities, conducting pre-surveillance to identify potential victims before executing their crimes.
The SATG is described as a network of organized criminals who often enter the United States illegally. Federal indictments have been handed down to four suspects in connection to these crimes. The rise of transnational criminal organizations targeting U.S. communities has prompted increased scrutiny and coordinated efforts between local and federal law enforcement to disrupt these networks and bring perpetrators to justice.