Massive DEA Raid in Colorado Springs Uncovers Illegal Nightclub Operations
Federal authorities raid an illegal nightclub in Colorado Springs, detaining over 100 undocumented immigrants, including active-duty military members involved in security.
The state has become a hub of illegal immigration-related activities, including the presence of Tren de Aragua in cities like Aurora.
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The Denver metro area has become rife with reports of illegal migrant crime in recent time, particularly regarding members of Tren de Aragua.
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The agency had been investigating the after-hours club for months and had witnessed prostitution, drug-trafficking and acts of violence, Pullen said in a news conference.
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Colorado without question has been a hub for illegal immigration due to the sanctuary policies of the city of Denver.
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Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has launched a sweeping immigration crackdown, clashing with federal judges as well as state and local officials.
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The crackdown has included detaining more than 1,000 international college students, some of whom have seen their legal status restored, at least temporarily.
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Sunday’s raid is the latest DEA crackdown in the area this year.
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More than a dozen active-duty military members were either working as armed security or attending the club as patrons, and were involved in some of the alleged crimes, according to Pullen.
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During his second stint as U.S. president, Donald Trump ’s unprecedented campaign of immigration enforcement has pushed the limits of executive power, and he has clashed with federal judges trying to restrain him.
More than 100 immigrants detained at an illegal after-hours nightclub in Colorado
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The raid appears to be one of the largest single-day arrests of people without legal status since Trump was inaugurated in January, with a promise to conduct mass deportations.
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Summary
In a large-scale operation early April 27, the DEA and ICE raided an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs, detaining 114 undocumented immigrants and arresting more than a dozen active-duty military members, some of whom acted as security. The DEA had been monitoring the venue, linking it to serious crimes including drug trafficking and violence, with connections to gangs like MS-13. The Army is reviewing the situation of the detained service members, affirming their presumed innocence. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about illegal immigration in Colorado, amidst broader enforcement efforts by federal and local agencies.
Perspectives
The raid resulted in the detention of over 114 immigrants suspected of being in the U.S. illegally, as well as the seizure of drugs and weapons, enhancing community safety in Colorado Springs.
This operation involved over 300 officers from various agencies, showcasing law enforcement cooperation to combat serious criminal activities at the nightclub located in a strip mall.
Active-duty military members’ presence at the raid has raised concerns about their involvement, with the Army promising case-by-case evaluations for those detained.
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