In a resounding victory for law and order, federal narcotics agents arrested around 50 illegal aliens in a high-stakes drug trafficking raid in Adams County, Colorado, on Sunday. The operation targeted members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a violent criminal network notorious for drug trafficking and human smuggling.

The raid, spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Rocky Mountain Division, was executed in collaboration with local Denver law enforcement, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Denver. Federal officials stormed a secretive, invite-only makeshift nightclub believed to be a hub for gang activity, seizing a substantial cache of drugs, firearms, and cash.

The DEA confirmed the success of the operation on X (formerly Twitter), stating: “DEA and federal/local partners conducted an early morning operation at a makeshift nightclub in Adams County. Drugs/weapons/cash seized. Approx. 50 illegal aliens were taken into custody by ERO Denver – many are connected with the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang from Venezuela.”

A transport bus was reportedly required to remove the detained individuals, a testament to the scope of the operation. Officials emphasized the seriousness of the threat posed by Tren de Aragua, a gang that originated in Venezuela’s prison system and has since expanded its reach across the Americas.

The rise of this gang and its ability to infiltrate the U.S. criminal landscape has been exacerbated by President Joe Biden’s lax border policies, which have allowed criminals to exploit open borders. Under the guise of nightlife activity, these illegal aliens orchestrated criminal enterprises, further endangering American communities.

This raid serves as a stark reminder of the importance of securing the southern border and enforcing immigration laws to protect American citizens from the consequences of unchecked illegal immigration and transnational crime. As federal authorities work tirelessly to dismantle these networks, the American people are witnessing firsthand the need for strong, decisive leadership to restore safety and sovereignty.