Top MS-13 Gang Leader Arrested in Virginia

I’m proud to announce that early this morning our brave law enforcement officers conducted a successful operation that captured a top MS-13 national leader

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirming in a post on X Thursday morning the arrest of a top leader from the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang — a U.S.-designated terrorist organization.

Why It Matters: According to the U.S. State Department, “MS-13 actively recruits, organizes, and spreads violence in several countries, primarily in Central America and North America, including El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States.” The gang formed in Los Angeles in the 1980s and is responsible for trafficking stolen vehicles, drug distribution and human trafficking in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The gang has expanded activity into many U.S. states as well as Central America.

While the Trump administration confirmed the arrest of one of the gang’s top leaders, it did not release the name of the individual.

Read More: MS-13 gang leader arrested in Virginia (Reuters)

MS-13: A Gang Profile (U.S. Department of Justice)