Top MS-13 Leader Arrested in Virginia by Trump Administration

In a significant blow to the notorious MS-13 gang, authorities under the Trump administration announced the arrest of a top national leader in Virginia. The arrest marks a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to dismantle the gang's operations across the United States.

The apprehended leader, whose identity has not been disclosed, was captured in a coordinated law enforcement operation. This arrest is part of a broader crackdown on MS-13, which has been linked to numerous violent crimes and drug trafficking activities nationwide.

The operation in Virginia underscores the Trump administration's commitment to combating gang violence, with officials emphasizing the importance of this arrest in weakening the gang's structure. The arrest comes after heightened law enforcement activity targeting MS-13 members, aimed at reducing the gang's influence and protecting communities from their criminal activities.

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Where was MS-13 leader arrested?

Alleged leader of MS-13 street gang on the East Coast is arrested in Virginia. MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — The alleged leader of the violent MS-13 street gang on the East Coast has been arrested in Virginia, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday.

What is a MS-13 arrest?

The administration promoted the arrest as part of its effort to fulfill campaign promises to quash illegal immigration and eliminate gangs. MS-13 gang, or Mara Salvatrucha, was one of eight Latin American criminal organizations declared foreign terrorist organizations by the Trump administration last month.

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