Federal enforcement operations are currently underway in metro Denver, with a focus on drug traffickers and the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Raids have been conducted at various apartment complexes in the area, targeting wanted individuals and saving lives by preventing drug-related deaths. Colorado lawmakers, including Senate President James Coleman, are monitoring the raids and discussing resources available to the immigrant community.
Agents have been seen making arrests in Aurora, with residents warning individuals not to open their doors without a judge-signed warrant. Homeland Security and ICE agents, along with the FBI, have been involved in these operations, with protesters gathering and residents expressing concern over the arrests.
The DEA has shared videos of officers serving warrants in support of Homeland Security operations in the metro Denver area. This comes after previous raids resulting in the arrest of individuals, including those tied to the Tren de Aragua gang. President Trump’s promise to crack down on gang members illegally living in the U.S. under “Operation Aurora” has led to increased enforcement efforts.
Since Trump’s inauguration two weeks ago, ICE has announced arrests in various cities across the U.S., including Denver. However, no specific raids or arrests have been publicly announced in Colorado so far. The issue of illegal immigration has increasingly impacted interior states like Colorado, with a significant number of immigrants arriving in the state in recent years. The situation remains fluid as federal enforcement operations continue in the metro Denver area.
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