The rise in gang-related crimes in Times Square, NYC, is linked to young migrants, according to the NYPD.

The Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela is causing teen gang activity in New York City.

On "Fox & Friends," NYPD Detective Bureau Asst. Chief Jason Savino warned law enforcement of a "shocking" increase in violence.

A total of 50 arrests were made for 20 individuals, with a variety of crimes committed, including snatches, wolfpack robberies, gunpoint robberies, and knifepoint robberies. The individuals involved are a cause for concern.

Savino stated that the young offenders are escaping punishment for their crimes, advancing from petty thefts to more severe transgressions.

"What is the reason for this? It is because their initial criminal behavior did not result in any consequences. When criminality lacks consequences, it can lead to more criminal behavior. Those who engage in this criminal behavior feel empowered."

They receive court dates but are given the chance to participate in programs. This, as he stated, empowers them. As a result, it fosters an atmosphere of empowerment.

Savino stated that the best course of action for now is to construct the strongest possible cases against them, acknowledging that juveniles present "immense" difficulties.

"New York Republican Councilwoman Joann Ariola explained on "Fox & Friends First" that their offenses are not bail eligible because in 2018, New York enacted a raise-the-law age, meaning they cannot be held criminally responsible when they commit a crime."

"Burglars and drug dealers no longer have to go to real court due to Raise the Age."

Once suspects receive a court date, they are released back into the city, and the NYPD cannot enter shelters to monitor them, as per Ariola's statement.

She placed blame directly on policies from the Biden-Harris administration.

"Biden-Harris reversed all of Trump's border protection measures within the first 100 days of their administration, resulting in the entry of 200,000 unvetted individuals from other countries, including illegal migrants, into our borders."

"The danger in New York City is extremely high."

The city council and Mayor Eric Adams did not respond to Planet Chronicle' request for statements.

Earlier this week, the New York Post reported that some suspects, including those as young as 11, are being held in the former Roosevelt Hotel, which the city converted into a migrant shelter following an influx of border crossings thousands of miles away.

According to investigators, the suspected gang members have been posting pictures and videos of their guns online.

According to Savino, 20 members of a subgroup known as "Los Diablos de lat 42," referring to New York's 42nd Street, have been arrested for 50 different crimes.

"This is a big deal," he said. "We have a perfect storm of sorts where we have individuals in and around Times Square. This is our jam. This is the best the world has to offer, you know, And they're brazen, ruthless. And that's concerning."

Over the past year, nearly 200,000 asylum-seeking migrants have arrived in New York City, with more than half of them expected to have their claims denied. However, until that happens, they are legally considered in the U.S.

The gang Tren de Aragua, which originated in Venezuela, has expanded into various U.S. cities, including New York and Chicago, as migrants continue to cross the southern border. The gang has also been linked to small town crimes, such as in Aurora, Colorado, and Athens, Georgia, where the suspect in the murder of nursing student Laken Riley has ties to suspected members.

Planet Chronicle' Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.