In a groundbreaking operation, the FBI has arrested one of the nation’s most dangerous criminals.
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Specifically, the bureau apprehended a 24-year-old illegal alien from El Salvador who ranked among the top three MS-13 leaders on the East Coast.
The capture of this violent gang leader in Woodbridge, Virginia, marks a decisive victory in President Donald Trump’s renewed war against criminal aliens who have terrorized American communities.
A coordinated operation led by the FBI, with support from ICE, ATF, Virginia State Police, and Prince William County Police Department, successfully arrested the MS-13 leader in the Dale City area of Woodbridge.
Described by authorities as “the worst of the worst,” the suspect was captured after extensive surveillance and tactical planning.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi, who witnessed the operation alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and other high-ranking officials, delivered a powerful message about the administration’s commitment to dismantling the notoriously violent gang.
“They [MS-13 gang] are one of the most dangerous gangs in our country, and we are going to fight until they are completely dismantled in Virginia,” said Bondi.
The arrested MS-13 figure entered the United States illegally and was recruited into the gang at a young age.
Since then, he has been linked to numerous violent crimes, including murders, kidnappings, and drug trafficking operations that have spread fear throughout American communities.
President Trump, who made combating MS-13 a priority during his first term, acknowledged the arrest in a Truth Social post.
He wrote: “Great job by Pam Bondi, Kash Patel, Tom HOMAN, and Kristi N, on the capture of MS13 leader – A big deal!”
This operation is part of a broader initiative launched targeting violent gang offenders in the Eastern District of Virginia.
The initiative has already resulted in an impressive 342 arrests in less than a month, demonstrating the Trump administration’s serious approach to public safety.
Meanwhile, Patel said, “This is what happens when you let good cops be cops.”
MS-13, which was founded in Los Angeles in the 1980s by Salvadoran immigrants, expanded dramatically in Central America after members were deported from the US.
The gang became even more entrenched in American communities during the Biden administration as millions of unvetted aliens flooded across the southern border.
Bondi emphasized that the successful operation fulfills a key campaign promise.
She stated, “President Trump’s directive to me when I became Attorney General was to keep America safe and make America safe again.” She added that “we didn’t need new laws, we needed a new President.”
The arrest comes as the FBI has recently arrested three individuals from its top 10 most wanted list.
This represents the administration’s renewed focus on tackling serious crime after years of lax enforcement policies.
Interim US Attorney Erik Siebert issued a warning to remaining gang members: “We don’t plan on stopping until all of these violent gang members are off of the streets.”
For communities that have lived in fear of MS-13’s brutal tactics, including machete attacks and execution-style killings, this arrest represents a significant step toward restoring safety and security.
