ICE arrests more than 100 alleged gang members in week, including violent MS-13 suspects, TdA: DHS

A suspected MS-13 member wanted for murder and a teenage associate, Tran D'Aragua, facing murder charges, were among 131 gang arrests by ICE.

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Agents arrested 131 gang-affiliated individuals between October 4 and 10, including 22 affiliated with MS-13, and 13 with Tren de Aragua (TdA).

According to DHS, ICE has arrested 12,018 gangs since President Donald Trump took office in 2025.

The Trump administration says federal authorities have arrested more than 10,000 suspected gang members.

"In less than a week, ICE's brave patriots arrested more than 100 gang members across the country, including members of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua," DHS Secretary Marquin Mullin said in a statement. "The best that America has to offer is on the front lines every day to ensure that the worst of humanity cannot threaten or harm innocent Americans."

Mullin praised Trump's leadership for helping ICE dismantle "gangs and cartels, make it impossible for them to do business in America, and deport their members from our country." Arresting and deporting illegal aliens, especially gang members, is how we make America safe again.

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Among those arrested was Gustavo Adolfo Flores Ramirez, an El Salvador national who DHS said was a member of MS-13. (US Department of Homeland Security)

Among those arrested was Gustavo Adolfo Flores Ramirez, an El Salvador national who DHS said was a member of MS-13.

He, who was arrested in Las Vegas on Wednesday, is wanted in El Salvador for aggravated murder, aggravated femicide, rape of a minor or infirm person, unlawful or irresponsible handling, carrying or possession of a firearm, unlawful association, and crimes related to public peace.

It is not known when he first entered the country illegally, but he was arrested in the United States in September 2021 and deported to Mexico.

Then it was re-entered illegally at an unknown time, which is considered a crime.

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Jose Luis Perez-Arias, a Venezuelan national and member of the Terran de Aragua, was arrested Wednesday in Tallahassee, Florida, DHS said. (US Department of Homeland Security)

Jose Luis Perez-Arias, a Venezuelan national and TdA member, was arrested Wednesday in Tallahassee, Florida, DHS said.

Perez-Arias is a suspected assassin for TdA.

He entered the country illegally in October 2023, while former President Joe Biden was in office, and was arrested and released by Border Patrol agents.

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Emerson Joseil Calderon Hernandez, a Salvadoran national and suspected MS-13 member, was arrested in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. (US Department of Homeland Security)

Emerson Josel Calderon Hernandez, a Salvadoran national and suspected MS-13 member, was arrested in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

He entered the country illegally and was released in August 2012, when former President Barack Obama was in office.

Calderon Hernandez was arrested on charges of second degree assault, attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, armed robbery, first degree assault, reckless endangerment and false imprisonment.

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ICE officers detain a suspect. (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

An unidentified 14-year-old from Venezuela facing charges of first-degree murder-criminal attempt with gross indifference was arrested Tuesday in Denver.

According to DHS, the 14-year-old is associated with Los Piratas, a faction of the TdA, and was illegally carrying a Glock 48 pistol when he was arrested.

He also faces charges of first degree battery with aggravated indifference, first degree kidnapping, aggravated criminal extortion, unlawful discharge of a weapon and conspiracy.