Top MS-13 Leader Arrested in Virginia by U.S. Officials

Major MS-13 Leader Apprehended

• 🎯 A top leader of the MS-13 gang, responsible for the East Coast and among the top three nationally, has been arrested in Virginia.
• 📍 The individual, an illegal alien from El Salvador, was apprehended early this morning, living near Washington D.C.
• ⚖️ He is now in custody and will not remain in the country, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Joint Law Enforcement Operation

• 🤝 The arrest was the result of a significant joint effort involving federal, state, and local agencies, including the FBI, DHS, DEA, and U.S. Marshals.
• 🛠️ Officials highlighted the seamless teamwork and lack of egos among the various agencies, emphasizing that all law enforcement officers were safe during the operation.
• 🚀 The apprehended individual is described as one of the top domestic terrorists, and his removal from the streets makes America safer.

President Trump's Directive and Gang Dismantlement

• 🇺🇸 The operation aligns with President Trump's ongoing directive to keep America safe and make streets, schools, and neighborhoods more secure.
• 📈 Arrests by the task force have increased by 468% compared to the same period last year.
• 💥 MS-13 is characterized as an organized, violent gang responsible for homicides, and the commitment is to fight until they are completely dismantled.
• 🗣️ Virginia's Governor Yncan was commended for his leadership in establishing and supporting this effective task force.