An estimated 114 undocumented immigrants were detained during a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) raid at an underground nightclub in Colorado, following a months-long investigation. The raid, which started Saturday night and extended into Sunday morning, uncovered guns, drugs, and over a dozen active-duty service members who were either posing as patrons or acting as security. DEA Special Agent Jonathan Pullen stated that while some patrons had active state warrants, the exact number is unclear.
The investigation revealed that the club was a hub for drug trafficking, prostitution, and violent crimes. Pullen noted that law enforcement had been monitoring events at the venue, which is located in a strip mall, for several months. During the raid, authorities seized a large quantity of drugs, including cocaine, and firearms.
President Donald Trump shared footage of the operation, claiming that some detained individuals were violent criminals, though the DEA has not confirmed any murder accusations among those arrested. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi mentioned that members of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang and the MS-13 gang were among those apprehended, emphasizing the ongoing federal crackdown on illegal immigration.
The raid raised concerns among immigrant advocates and civil liberties organizations, leading the Colorado Rapid Response Network to advise detainees about their rights, including the right to remain silent and to seek legal representation. In a reflective interview, a partygoer recounted being handcuffed until law enforcement could verify his immigration status, after which he was released without further incident. The investigation remains active, with additional operations anticipated.
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