Federal task force established to fight transnational crime in KC region

Federal task force formed to combat criminal organizations in Midwest

KANSAS (KOAM) - Federal authorities have launched a new Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) designed at dismantling criminal cartels, foreign gangs and transnational criminal organizations operating in Kansas, Missouri and the greater Midwest.

Federal task force established to fight transnational crime in KC region

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations announced that a new task force in the Kansas City area will be working to identify and prosecute criminals. The FBI and HSI say the new Kansas City Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) region will encompass Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri, with locations in Kansas City, Wichita, Des Moines and Omaha. Kansas City police investigate homicide after…

FBI and HSI announce Regional Homeland Security Task Force to combat violent crime and transnational organized crime – Newstalk KZRG

Today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announce a new regional Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) dedicated to identifying and prosecuting transnational organizations and individuals engaged in violations of federal law. The objective of the task force will be to end the presence of criminal cartels, foreign gangs, and transnational criminal organizations operating in America’s heartland thro…