An estimated 114 undocumented immigrants were detained during a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) raid at a Colorado nightclub following a months-long investigation. The operation, which occurred late Saturday into early Sunday, resulted in more than 100 people being detained, with a few arrested based on active state warrants. DEA Special Agent Jonathan Pullen reported the discovery of guns, drugs—including cocaine—and active-duty service members at the venue, which had allegedly become a hub for drug trafficking and prostitution.
The DEA provided video footage of the raid, showing law enforcement officers surrounding the location, while warnings were issued in English and Spanish for patrons to exit peacefully. Pullen emphasized that the surveillance had revealed significant criminal activity at the club and indicated ongoing investigations with more operations pending in the area.
President Donald Trump shared footage of the raid on his Truth Social account, claiming that among those detained were violent criminals, although the DEA has not confirmed any murder charges. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi noted the presence of members from Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang and the MS-13 gang, both labeled as threats by the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Advocates for immigrant rights expressed concern about large-scale detentions and the implications for civil liberties. The Colorado Rapid Response Network reassured families of those detained about their rights to remain silent and seek legal representation. One partygoer, Jose Dominguez, recounted having been detained temporarily but ultimately released after verifying his immigration status. The event raises significant questions about law enforcement practices and the treatment of undocumented immigrants.
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