Chilean nationals in the U.S. on temporary visa waivers are suspected in a string of burglaries in Southern California. The Chilean Embassy in Washington said it takes seriously any threat to international security.
The Chilean Embassy in Washington issued a statement saying it takes seriously any threat to international security.
A crew believed to be connected to a Chilean ring pried into a Laguna Niguel jewelry store last month, swiping more than $1 million in goods. The ESTA — Electronic System for Travel Authorization — can be used for tourism, business, study or medical purposes for 90 days. The streamlined visa waivers are good for two years and can be used for multiple entries.
He said Chileans visiting the store didn’t know about the burglaries and speculated that the crews are receiving help with travel and living expenses from inside the U.S.“They need to stop this,” he said, grabbing aThe United States annually reviews how often residents from each country violate laws while here.
“Task forces are now focusing on the nationality instead of the crime,” he said about events in Canada, where the crews have also struck. Last year, Canadian police arrested a gang of 15 Chileans who stole more than $2.7 million in 400 burglaries. “This doesn’t help the image that Chile is trying to sell internationally.”
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