Organized crime in Venezuela

3based here
37foreign footprints

Based in Venezuela 3

Foreign groups with a footprint in Venezuela 37

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based in United States
The Hells Angels sourced a cocaine shipment that had left Venezuela.
Sources: Hells Angels
2
based in Mexico
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Venezuela as part of its international operations.
3
based in Italy
The Siderno Group sourced drugs from Venezuela.
Sources: 'Ndrangheta, 'Ndrangheta
4
Los ZetasPresence
based in Mexico
Los Zetas have territory in Venezuela.
Sources: Los Zetas, Los Zetas
5
based in Italy
Cosa Nostra members of the Cuntrera-Caruana family reside in Venezuela.
Sources: Sicilian Mafia, Cosa nostra
6
based in Colombia
The Clan del Golfo has established contacts and operations in five Venezuelan localities.
Sources: Clan del Golfo, Clan del Golfo
7
based in United States
The organization has territory in Venezuela.
8
based in Brazil
The PCC has members and operates in Venezuela.
9
based in Colombia
FARC had a safe haven in Venezuela, as accused by Colombian president Duque.
10
Wagner GroupPresence
based in Russia
Wagner PMCs arrived in Venezuela to provide security for President Maduro and train local forces.
Sources: Wagner Group
11
based in Italy
Cocaine for the clan's trafficking originated from Venezuela.
12
based in Canada
The Rizzuto family and their allies in the Cuntrera-Caruana clan were major players in the economy of Venezuela via their holding company, owning real estate, ranches, trucking companies, etc.
Sources: Rizzuto crime family
13
based in Brazil
The Comando Vermelho has significant activity in border regions in Venezuela.
14
based in Italy
The Barbaro clan sourced cocaine from Venezuela.
15
based in Colombia
A leader of the organization was captured in Venezuela.
16
based in Colombia
The group operates in western Venezuela and has control of smuggling routes into Venezuela.
Sources: Los Rastrojos, Los Rastrojos
17
based in Colombia
The ELN has approximately 5,000 fighters in Colombia and neighboring Venezuela.
18
based in Colombia
The AUC operates along the border with Venezuela, indicating a presence in that area.
19
based in Colombia
The EPL maintains a presence on the Colombia-Venezuela border.
20
based in United States
The gang is active in Venezuela.
Sources: 18th Street gang
21
based in Colombia
FARC dissidents have moved into and operate in Venezuela, which serves as their primary location.
Sources: FARC dissidents
22
based in Ireland
The Kinahan cartel coordinated with Hezbollah in a failed attempt to smuggle 2.2 tons of cocaine from Venezuela to Ireland.
23
based in Turkey
Turkish mafia has a partnership with the Cartel of the Suns in Venezuela who ships them cocaine.
Sources: Turkish mafia
24
YakuzaPresence
based in Japan
The Yakuza has territory in Venezuela.
Sources: Yakuza, Yakuza
25
Barrio 18Presence
based in United States
Barrio 18 has territory in Venezuela.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
26
based in Colombia
The AUC is present in Venezuela, as indicated by the capture of its members there and the presence of mass graves.
27
based in Italy
The group had contacts in Venezuela for narcotics.
Sources: Siderno Group
28
based in Colombia
The ERPAC promoted drug trafficking routes through Venezuela.
29
based in Brazil
The Familia do Norte occupies regions in Venezuela.
30
based in Italy
The clan moved to Caracas and established a significant presence, described as having its own Cosa Nostra family there.
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Águilas NegrasOperations
based in Colombia
The Águilas Negras hostigó sectores fronterizos y cometió crímenes hacia la población indígena venezolana.
Sources: Black Eagles, Águilas Negras
32
based in Puerto Rico
ONU helped transport shipments from Venezuela to the United States.
33
based in Colombia
The cartel's base territory includes Maracaibo and much of Zulia state in Venezuela.
Sources: Cartel de La Guajira
34
based in Colombia
The cartel's base territory includes Maracaibo and much of Zulia state in Venezuela.
Sources: La Guajira Cartel
35
based in Colombia
A member managed routes from Venezuela to Mexico and Spain.
Sources: Cartel del Dorado
36
based in Colombia
The cartel had territory in Venezuela.
Sources: North Coast Cartel
37
based in Colombia
The bands maintain presence in Venezuela.