It was only a matter of time before Tren de Aragua (TdA) moved into the subway system. After all, "train" is part of their identity.
"Los Diablos de la 42", the junior division of TdA, has been spotted assaulting subway riders in a recent video on X.
What to look out for: groups of teen and pre-teen males in masks. The Little Devil in the tweet below committed two of his eleven crimes in the subway system. They are typically looking for smartphones and jewelry.
In the video below from Colombia, we see how robbery can become so commonplace that would-be victims learn to adapt. The seated woman hides her good phone, and hands off an older one to the young thief.
It's a win for her, but here's hoping common sense prevails before New Yorkers are forced to become so crime-savvy. Let's get back to tough policing above and below ground.
