The Aporia · ICE arrests more than 100 alleged gang members in single week, including violent MS-13, TdA suspects: DHS

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested more than 100 suspected gang members who were in the country illegally between October 4 and 10, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The arrests included 22 individuals affiliated with MS-13 and 13 associated with Tren de Aragua. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised President Trump’s leadership for enabling ICE to arrest gang members and deport them, emphasizing that these actions make America safer.

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As of October 17, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested more than 100 suspected gang members in the country illegally over the past week, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The arrests included 22 individuals affiliated with MS-13 and 13 associated with Tren de Aragua (TdA). ICE has made a total of 12,018 gang-related arrests since President Donald Trump resumed office in 2025. Among those arrested was Gustavo Adolfo Flores-Ramirez, a Salvadoran national suspected of being part of MS-13 and TdA, who entered the country illegally in October 2023 during former President Joe Biden's administration. Another arrestee is Emerson Jossiel Calderon-Hernandez, also from El Salvador, suspected to be an MS-13 member, who was released into the U.S. after entering illegally in August 2012 under former President Barack Obama’s presidency and has since been arrested for various violent crimes including assault and attempted murder. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised these efforts as crucial steps towards ensuring public safety by targeting illegal aliens involved in criminal activities.

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In the last week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested more than 100 suspected gang members in the country illegally, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) exclusively told Fox News Digital. asserted

Department → arrest → Digital

Agents arrested 131 gang-affiliated people between Oct. 4 and 10, including 22 affiliated with MS-13, and 13 with Tren de Aragua (TdA). asserted

Agents → arrest → Aragua

ICE has made 12,018 gang-related arrests since President Donald Trump took office again in 2025, DHS said. asserted

DHS → make → 2025

"In less than a week, the brave patriots of ICE have arrested more than 100 gang members across the country, including members of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua," DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement. asserted

Mullin → arrest → statement

"The best that America has to offer are on the frontlines every day to ensure that the worst of humanity cannot threaten or harm innocent Americans." asserted

worst → have → Americans

Mullin praised Trump’s leadership for helping ICE to smash the "gangs and cartels, making it impossible for them to do business in America, and removing their members from our country. asserted

them → praise → country

Arresting and deporting illegal aliens, especially gang members, is how we make America safe again." asserted

America → arrest → aliens

Among the arrestees was Gustavo Adolfo Flores-Ramirez, a Salvadoran national who DHS said is an MS-13 member. asserted

DHS → say → arrestees

Arrested in Las Vegas, on Wednesday, he's wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide, aggravated femicide, rape of a minor or incapacitated person, illegal or irresponsible handling, carrying, or possession of firearms, illicit grouping, and crimes involving public peace. asserted

he → arrest → peace

It’s not known when he first illegally entered the country, but he was arrested in the U.S. in September 2021 and deported to Mexico. asserted

he → know → Mexico

He then illegally entered again, which is considered a felony, at an unknown time. asserted

which → enter → time

Jose Luis Perez-Arrias, a Venezuelan national and TdA member, was arrested in Tallahassee, Florida, on Wednesday, DHS said. asserted

DHS → arrest → Wednesday

Perez-Arrias is a suspected hitman for TdA. He illegally entered the country in Oct. 2023, while former President Joe Biden was in office and was arrested by Border Patrol agents and released into the country. Emerson Jossiel Calderon-Hernandez, a Salvadoran national and suspected MS-13 member, was arrested in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. He illegally entered the country in August 2012, while former President Barack Obama was in office, and was released into the country. Calderon-Hernandez has been arrested for second-degree assault, attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, armed robbery, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and false imprisonment. asserted

Hernandez → suspect → assault

An unnamed 14-year-old from Venezuela facing charges of first-degree murder — criminal attempt with extreme indifference was arrested in Denver on Tuesday. asserted

old → face → Tuesday

The 14-year-old is associated with the Los Piratas Gang, a faction of TdA, according to DHS and was illegally carrying a Glock 48 pistol at the time of his arrest. uncertain

old → associate → arrest

He also faces charges of first-degree assault with extreme indifference, first-degree kidnapping, aggravated criminal extortion, illegal discharge of a weapon, and conspiracy. asserted

He → face → weapon

ICE arrests more than 100 alleged gang members in single week, including violent MS-13, TdA suspects: DHS

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