>>>>The operation's alleged ringleader, Esteban Chaves, 33, who lived in Jackson Heights, apparently has fled to Mexico City, authorities said. His sister, Maricruz Chaves, 30, who they alleged was the acting boss, was in custody.<<<<<
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Fake ID rings?
Are they trying to infiltrate Free Republic? I guess it's a good thing they were caught, but shouldn't they have arrested the people rather than the ring?
That's my old neighborhood.
The second floor pool hall mentioned is in the Victor Moore Arcade. You've probably seen it in the movie, "The Wrong Man" with Henry Fonda.
The area is a real bright spot on the multicultural map of Queens. It's good to see that 'Little India' and the 'Cocain Capital of the Universe' has opened its doors to our brothers from Mexico.
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