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Over 100 illegal immigrants and a dozen active-duty military personnel were detained in a massive Colorado Springs raid that exposed a criminal underworld of drug trafficking, gang activity, and violent crime flourishing in the sanctuary state.
Key Takeaways
- A massive coordinated operation involving over 300 federal agents raided an illegal underground nightclub in Colorado Springs, resulting in 114 illegal immigrants detained, many facing deportation.
- The nightclub was a known gathering place for dangerous criminal organizations including Tren De Aragua (TDA) and MS-13 gangs, with drugs including pink cocaine and illegal weapons seized during the raid.
- At least a dozen active-duty military personnel were involved either as armed security or patrons, prompting an investigation with Army Criminal Investigation Division.
- Colorado’s sanctuary policies were criticized by officials as contributing to the state becoming a hub for violent criminal activity among illegal immigrants.
- The successful operation was part of President Trump’s broader immigration enforcement campaign to rid the country of dangerous criminal elements.
Massive Raid Uncovers Criminal Enterprise in Colorado Springs
In the early hours of Sunday morning, more than 300 federal agents descended on an underground nightclub near Academy Boulevard and Airport Road in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The operation, spearheaded by the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Division with support from multiple federal and local agencies, resulted in the detention of 114 illegal immigrants and the discovery of a criminal enterprise involving drug trafficking, prostitution, and violence. Authorities seized various narcotics, including pink cocaine and other illegal substances, along with multiple unauthorized weapons during the raid.
The nightclub reportedly served as a gathering place for notorious transnational criminal organizations. “In our investigation, we have noticed TDA, MS-13, and a few Hells Angels in this club. I don’t have the information about whether those members were there tonight, but we’re still working through a lot of that because we have so many people in custody,” said Jonathan Pullen, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Field Division.
UPDATE
Over 100 undocumented immigrants and over a dozen active duty military members were arrested in a DEA raid at an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs on Sunday.
Details about those arrested are expected in the days to come.
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Military Personnel Entangled in Illegal Operations
One of the most alarming aspects of the operation was the discovery of at least a dozen active-duty military personnel involved with the illegal nightclub, either as armed security or patrons. Given the proximity to several military installations in the Colorado Springs area, including Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy, this development has raised serious concerns about potential infiltration of criminal elements into the armed forces. The DEA is working closely with the Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to address this concerning development.
“It’s obviously concerning to have active-duty military involved. We’re working with our partners at Army CID on that case. There’s a lot of military bases here, so it’s not necessarily surprising, but we’re going to take that very seriously,” said Jonathan Pullen, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Field Division.
Pullen further explained the situation: “I think that everybody that goes into a nightclub at 3 o’clock in the morning knows what they’re getting into. The active duty servicemembers who were there will be dealt with by Army CID [Criminal Investigation Division]. They were on scene with us, and they are partners in this investigation.”
❗️🇺🇲 – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), in collaboration with federal and local law enforcement, executed a raid on an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs, leading to the arrest of over 100 individuals.
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Sanctuary Policies Under Fire as Trump Administration Takes Action
The successful raid comes as part of President Trump’s broader campaign to enforce immigration laws and remove dangerous criminal elements from American communities. Officials have pointed to Colorado’s sanctuary policies as contributing factors to the state becoming a haven for illegal criminal activity. The nightclub raid is the latest in a series of enforcement actions, following similar operations in Florida that resulted in nearly 800 arrests of illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds.
“This morning @DEAHQ apprehended over 100 illegal aliens at an underground night club frequented by TdA and MS-13 terrorists. Cocaine, meth, and pink cocaine was seized,” stated Attorney General Pamela Bondi.
President Trump shared video of the raid on his social media, describing it as targeting “some of the worst people illegally in our Country — Drug Dealers, Murderers, and other Violent Criminals, of all shapes and sizes.” The operation aligns with Trump’s campaign promises to strengthen border security and address the widespread issues caused by illegal immigration, particularly the influx of dangerous criminal elements.
Local Officials Praise Operation While Criticizing State Policies
While Colorado state policies may hamper some immigration enforcement efforts, local officials in Colorado Springs expressed strong support for the operation. “I was briefed ahead of today’s coordinated operation, and I want to thank the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Field Division, the Colorado Springs Police Department, and all of our local, state, and federal partners for their work to enforce the rule of law. Let me be clear: criminal activity of any kind, from anyone, will not be tolerated in Colorado Springs,” said Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade.
“Colorado Springs is waking up to a safer community today,” said Jonathan Pullen, special agent in charge of the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Division, highlighting the immediate impact of the raid on public safety.
The raid demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated law enforcement actions when federal, state, and local agencies work together. Attorney General Pamela Bondi praised the operation as evidence of progress in President Trump’s first 100 days in office, stating, “As we approach his 100 days in office @POTUS Trump’s directive to make America safe again is achieving results!” The investigation remains ongoing, with many of those detained likely facing federal immigration charges and deportation proceedings in the coming weeks.