A federal law enforcement operation took place in the Denver metro area early Wednesday morning, with agents from Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and others involved in the operation at Cedar Run apartments in Denver. People were seen being taken from the complex in handcuffs. Additionally, an ICE operation occurred at Edge of Lowry apartments in Aurora, linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
This operation is part of a series of federal enforcement actions in the Denver metro area, with recent arrests of individuals connected to high-profile Mexican drug cartels and Tren de Aragua. The DEA has been actively involved in these operations, with a significant amount of fentanyl pills seized in one bust. Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen emphasized the agency’s commitment to making Denver safer by removing serious drug and violent offenders from the streets.
The increase in enforcement activity is attributed to a renewed sense of purpose at the DEA under the Trump administration, with resources being allocated to combat drug trafficking and violence. Immigration enforcement is seen as a tool to remove criminals from communities. The DEA continues to work on these operations to enhance public safety in the City of Denver. Stay tuned for updates on the ongoing federal law enforcement efforts in the area.
