MS-13 Gang Leader Captured at Gas Station in Coordinated ICE and FBI Operation

A recent video circulating online shows a high-level member of the international criminal gang MS-13 being arrested at a gas station in Omaha, Nebraska. The arrest was the result of a joint operation between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). It marks a major victory for federal law enforcement under President Donald Trump’s aggressive policies against gang violence and illegal immigration.

The suspect arrested is believed to be one of El Salvador’s 100 most wanted individuals. He faces charges including five aggravated homicides, attempted murder, kidnapping, and terrorism-related activity. Authorities confirmed that he had been hiding in the United States illegally and was actively operating within MS-13's transnational criminal network.

Accompanying him at the time of the arrest was another MS-13 member, also with a long criminal record and illegally residing in the country. Both were detained without resistance. The arrest was conducted with precision and coordination, avoiding any harm to civilians in the area.

This operation aligns with President Trump’s designation of MS-13 as a Foreign Terrorist Organization earlier in 2025. The administration has made dismantling these groups a central part of its immigration and national security strategy.

A Message of Strength and Enforcement
According to federal authorities, this arrest is not an isolated case but part of a broader offensive against illegal gang activity across the United States. ICE and the FBI, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), have intensified cross-agency intelligence sharing to locate and apprehend violent criminals operating across state lines.

The arrested MS-13 members were reportedly involved in coordinating extortion, narcotics trafficking, and violent attacks on rival gangs and law enforcement. Their removal from U.S. soil is seen as a major win for law and order.

The operation was described by officials as a “targeted enforcement action” and not a random sweep. It relied on months of surveillance, coordination with local law enforcement, and federal resources to execute without incident.

This action sends a strong message: violent foreign criminals hiding within the country will be located and prosecuted. No sanctuary, no amnesty.

Federal and State Leaders Applaud the Arrest
Republican lawmakers and state officials praised the federal operation. In particular, Nebraska’s leadership emphasized the importance of continuing to cooperate with federal law enforcement and ICE agents on the ground.

The arrest highlighted concerns about the porous border and the challenges posed by illegal immigration. It also underscored the effectiveness of President Trump’s border and immigration policies. By labeling MS-13 a terrorist threat and increasing funding to ICE and the FBI, his administration has given agencies the authority and resources they need to act decisively.

Supporters of the President view this arrest as another sign that America is reclaiming control of its sovereignty and public safety. The administration has promised that these operations will continue throughout the year.

The Bigger Picture: Law, Order, and National Security
The arrest is part of a larger policy that prioritizes national security and public safety over political correctness or open-border ideologies. By targeting MS-13 and similar groups, the administration is working to ensure that American communities are protected from foreign criminals who operate with impunity.

This is a turning point. President Trump’s agenda is not just about removing criminals—it’s about sending a clear message that crime, terrorism, and lawlessness will not be tolerated on American soil. The operation at the gas station in Omaha is proof that the system, when properly enforced, works.

Under President Trump, America is restoring the rule of law. The arrest of one of El Salvador’s most wanted MS-13 leaders is a major win—not just for ICE and the FBI, but for every law-abiding American.