“Cova was arrested after a DPS Special Agent assigned to the Houston Texas Anti-Gang Center (TAG) was notified of a suspected TdA member living in the Houston area in late September,” said Texas DPS in a release. “The suspect, who was identified as Cova, was scheduled for an asylum hearing in Houston on Oct. 7.”
32-year-old Jorgenys Robertson Cova is a Venezuelan national and illegal immigrant affiliated with the Tren de Aragua gang. (Texas DPS)
According to investigators, Cova was discovered to be a member of Tren de Aragua after his tattoos proved to be known markings of the gang. The tattoos were of a five-point crown as well as a clock and roses along his arms.
Cova was originally wanted out of Pearland, Texas for theft and was taken into custody “without incident.”
VENEZUELAN TREN DE ARAGUA GANG MEMBER NABBED IN NY 2 YEARS AFTER BORDER PATROL RELEASED HIM INTO US
Authorities in local jurisdictions across the country have faced the growing threat that Tren de Aragua poses regarding drug crimes, illegally owned firearms, theft, and more. Tren de Aragua has been linked to crimes in Colorado, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Texas.
Cova is currently booked into the Brazoria County Jail.
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The Texas Department of Public Safety did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Jasmine is a writer at Fox News Digital and a military spouse based in New Orleans. Stories can be sent to jasmine.baehr@fox.com
