Federal agents launch a massive operation to apprehend members of a notorious criminal organization in Colorado.
According to Fox News, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spearheaded extensive raids across Denver and Aurora, Colorado, targeting over 100 members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, with support from multiple federal law enforcement agencies.
The operation involved coordinated efforts from the FBI, DEA, CBP, ATF, and U.S. Marshals Service. The raids focused on several locations throughout the Denver metropolitan area, including the Cedar Run Apartments on South Oneida Street, where authorities have reported three fentanyl-related deaths in the past month.
The DEA Rocky Mountain Division confirmed their participation by releasing footage of agents executing search warrants early morning. The video showed tactical teams deploying smoke devices during the operation. Multiple federal agents, heavily armed and in tactical gear, conducted thorough searches of targeted locations throughout the metro area.
Law enforcement officials demonstrated an unprecedented level of coordination in this operation. The raid specifically targeted members of Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang that has established a presence in the Denver area. ERO Denver emphasized the significance of the operation through their social media channels, highlighting the immediate threat these criminal elements pose to public safety.
The Cedar Run Apartments raid revealed disturbing evidence of drug-related activities. Agents discovered a memorial message written on one of the walls, reading "In loving memory of those lost in drug land," which the DEA documented and shared as evidence of the location's connection to narcotics trafficking.
A long-time resident of Cedar Run Apartments shared her experience with the raids. According to The Denver Post, the resident, who has lived in the complex for 14 years, described her encounter with law enforcement. A Cedar Run Apartments resident stated:
It's insulting and infuriating because I would never snitch on my neighbors. They have every right to be here. And I would never want to put anyone through that sort of stress. They just don't deserve that.
The enforcement operation sparked discussions about the impact on local communities. ERO Denver defended their actions through social media, emphasizing the necessity of removing public safety threats. They addressed concerns about sanctuary policies, suggesting these policies enable criminal activities within immigrant communities.
The operation represents a significant escalation in federal efforts to combat organized crime in Colorado. Law enforcement agencies demonstrated their commitment to disrupting criminal networks operating within immigrant communities while maintaining a focus on public safety concerns.
The coordinated raid involved extensive planning and resources from multiple federal agencies. The operation's scale suggests authorities have gathered substantial intelligence about Tren de Aragua's activities in the Denver metropolitan area, leading to this large-scale enforcement action.
ERO Denver explained their position on social media, saying:
Time and again, criminal aliens prey on their own communities with sanctuary policies, knowing they're free to commit crimes without repercussion.
ICE led a massive operation targeting over 100 members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in Denver and Aurora, Colorado, with support from multiple federal agencies,s including the FBI, DEA, CBP, ATF, and U.S. Marshals Service. The raids focused particularly on locations linked to drug trafficking, including the Cedar Run Apartments where three recent fentanyl-related deaths occurred.
The operation represents a significant step in combating organized crime in the Denver metro area, though the total number of arrests remains undisclosed. Law enforcement agencies continue their investigation while emphasizing their commitment to removing public safety threats, particularly those connected to drug trafficking and organized crime within immigrant communities.
