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WATCH: More than 80 people charged in federal takedown of Puerto Rico gang

The U.S. Justice Department has charged more than 80 people in the takedown of a violent Puerto Rican gang, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Thursday during a visit to the island as part of the Trump administration's efforts to highlight its push to tackle violent crime.

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WATCH: More than 80 people charged in federal takedown of Puerto Rico gang
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