“Immigrant Moped Gang Leader Arrested in the Bronx after Three-Month Hunt”
Víctor Parra, 30, was apprehended by NYPD officers in the Bronx last week, ending a three-month-long search for the alleged leader of an immigrant moped gang that wreaked havoc in the city. Parra, believed to be a key figure in the group that conducted illegal activities across the five boroughs and had ties to Florida and South America, was caught riding a moped without a helmet.
According to police sources, Parra and Franco Alexander Peraza Navas, who was previously arrested in February, operated the criminal enterprise from a Bronx apartment before authorities dismantled the ring. The gang targeted businesses and residents in New York City, New Jersey, Yonkers, and Florida, carrying out robberies at gunpoint and hit-and-run heists.
Authorities revealed that the stolen goods were funneled through a Texas-based company owned by a Venezuelan couple, with profits linked to extravagant expenses such as a swimming pool built in Colombia. Parra, a Venezuelan migrant, had reportedly evaded capture by fleeing to Chicago and Miami before returning to the city.
The brazen nature of the immigrant moped gang was exemplified by Navas’ statement to police after his arrest, where he expressed disbelief at being caught. The group’s operations caused chaos across the city, prompting law enforcement to crack down on minor offenses such as helmet laws in order to apprehend higher-level criminals like Parra.
As the investigation into the immigrant moped gang continues, authorities are working to trace the flow of stolen goods and dismantle the criminal network. The arrest of Parra marks a significant breakthrough in efforts to curb organized crime in the city and ensure the safety of residents and businesses.