ICE arrests more than 130 alleged gang members — including violent MS-13, TdA suspects — in a single week: DHS

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ICE agents made over 130 arrests in one week, targeting suspected gang members including members of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua. Since President Trump's return to office in 2025, ICE has conducted 12,018 gang-related arrests according to DHS. The article highlights specific cases like Gustavo Adolfo Flores-Ramirez from El Salvador, Jose Luis Perez-Arrias from Venezuela, and Emerson Jossiel Calderon-Hernandez from El Salvador, detailing their criminal histories and multiple illegal entries into the U.S.
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In the week ending October 10, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested more than 130 suspected gang members in the country illegally, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The arrests included 22 individuals affiliated with MS-13 and 13 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 who illegally entered the U.S., and Emerson Jossiel Calderon-Hernandez, another suspected MS-13 member arrested in Washington, D.C. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin praised ICE's efforts, stating they are protecting Americans from gang threats.

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📰 ICE Arrests Gang Members
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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. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more.
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ICE arrests more than 130 alleged gang members — including violent MS-13, TdA suspects — in a single week: DHS asserted
ICE → arrest → week
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 anMS-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. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. asserted
Report → suspect → news
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 → arrest → 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
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