New York officials have launched a sweeping new Homeland Security Task Force aimed at tackling transnational criminal organizations operating in and around the city. Federal, state and local agencies are joining forces under a single structure, following President Trump’s October directive to create nationwide task forces. Officials say the mission will focus on gangs, cartels, foreign crime syndicates, fentanyl networks and complex international threats.<br /><br />HSI’s Ricky Patel called the launch a “historic day,” while U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton emphasized New Yorkers’ demand for safer streets and tougher federal penalties. FBI leadership highlighted the rising complexity of foreign-linked criminal activity and the need for integrated intelligence and operations.<br /><br />#HomelandSecurity #NewYorkNews #NYCTaskForce <br /><br />Homeland Security Task Force, New York task force, NYC crime update, transnational crime, federal law enforcement, HSI Ricky Patel, FBI New York, Jay Clayton SDNY, Christopher Raia FBI, NYPD cooperation, US crime news, national security update, President Trump directive, organized crime networks, cartels in US, fentanyl trafficking, gun crime enforcement, public safety New York, DHS operations, international criminal groups, law enforcement collaboration, US justice system, breaking news New York
