Gangs Supplying NYC Illegal Migrants With Fake IDs
The streets of New York City, particularly along Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, have become hotbeds for the sale of counterfeit green cards and social security identification. Linked directly to notorious gangs like MS-13 and the 18th Street gang, the sales are much more than a local crime concern and point to a glaring national security threat arising from the ongoing Biden open borders crisis.
Criminals have brazenly set up shop, selling forged documents to migrants for prices ranging between $80 and $250. The black market for fake documents operates in plain sight. Gangsters and migrants conduct business in the open, showing utter disdain and contempt for the rule of law.
Roy Fenoff, a respected associate professor at the Department of Criminal Justice at the Citadel, highlights the severe implications of these activities. Fake IDs provide illegal migrants with nearly unfettered access to services and opportunities meant for lawful citizens, from employment to travel.
The danger extends beyond the immediate illegal transactions. The forged social security numbers, often belonging to unsuspecting U.S. citizens, can lead to wrongful accusations and legal nightmares for innocent individuals. This scenario becomes a grotesque reality as criminals exploit these identities, leaving a trail of victims in their wake.
The dire warnings of Bruce Foucart, a former Homeland Security investigations special agent, cannot be overlooked. He conjures the chilling possibility of terrorists using these fake IDs to orchestrate attacks, drawing a grim parallel with the events leading up to 9/11. This is not mere speculation but a potential reality that could unravel if measures are not taken.
Residents and shop employees voice their concerns, witnessing the degradation of their community as it transforms into a hub for illegal documentation. This sentiment is echoed by law enforcement officials who acknowledge the profound challenge posed by the counterfeit ID mills. As the influx of migrants continues, the demand for these fake documents surges, creating a vicious cycle that seems to perpetuate further illicit activities and lawlessness.
John Cutter, a retired NYPD deputy chief from the Intelligence Division, sheds light on the “ghost” phenomenon, where individuals armed with fake IDs commit crimes repeatedly without leaving a traceable record. This erodes the fabric of law and order, emboldening criminals and putting the general public at risk.
In response, law enforcement is ramping up efforts to tackle this menace. However, the sheer scale of the problem and the sophisticated operations of the gangs involved present a formidable challenge.
