Crime & Safety

Cambodian Gang Leader Arrested By OC ICE Agents, Agency Says

The described serial criminal is accused of being a part of the Long Beach-based "Tiny Rascals Gang."

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U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement announced the arrest of an accused undocumented gang member on social media Tuesday.
U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement announced the arrest of an accused undocumented gang member on social media Tuesday. (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Photo)

GARDEN GROVE, CA — An undocumented man was arrested in Orange County by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents this week.

U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement announced the arrest on social media Tuesday.

Praney Sa Em, a described "serial criminal" and "illegal alien" from Cambodia, was arrested by ICE agents in Garden Grove, the agency said.

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He is accused of being affiliated with the "Tiny Rascals Gang," a gang based in Long Beach that is known for murder, extortion, burglary, auto theft and more, the agency said.

According to ICE agents, along with being undocumented, Em's rap sheet includes convictions for hit-and-run, vehicle theft, burglary, controlled substances, and numerous firearm-related offenses.

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No further information was immediately available.

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