Two Suspected 18th Street Gang Members Held for Extortion in Amarateca

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 30, 2026 · Originally reported June 29, 2026 by El Heraldo

Police arrested two alleged 18th Street Gang members caught collecting extortion payments from transport operators and small-business owners in Amarateca, seizing cash, phones, and a motorcycle.

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