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ICE says it took down group linked to violent home invasions in Texas; video shows victim chased, attacked
- ICE says it captured members of a South American theft group linked to violent Texas home invasions targeting small business owners.
- Video shows two masked men chasing a resident around his house during a break-in.
- Four suspects were federally indicted, with two convicted; a fourth was convicted in state court.
- The group allegedly used encrypted apps and burner phones to surveil neighborhoods before targeting victims.
- Stolen items reportedly included high-value jewelry, luxury watches, and cash.
- Many group members were in the U.S. illegally or on expired visas, ICE said.
- Joel Hallynson Espinal-Cantareo was convicted and sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison.
- The investigation involved Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Attorneys’ offices in Sherman, Texas.
- ICE says the operation aims to protect communities and bring violent offenders to justice.
- The incident involved multiple Texas locations, including Irving, Cedar Hill and Frisco.
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