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Top MS-13 Leader Arrested in Virginia in Major Law Enforcement Operation

The 24-year-old suspect, one of the top three MS-13 leaders in the U.S. and head of East Coast operations, was apprehended in a coordinated federal, state, and local effort.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi, left, listens as FBI Director Kash Patel speaks about a 24 year-old MS-13 gang leader who was arrested in an operation by the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force in Dale City, VA., on March 27, 2025, during a news conference at the Manassas FBI Field Office, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Manassas, VA. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey)
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks about a 24 year-old MS-13 gang leader who was arrested in an operation by the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force in Dale City, VA., on March 27, 2025, during a news conference at the Manassas FBI Field Office, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Manassas, VA. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey)

Overview

  • Federal authorities arrested a 24-year-old MS-13 leader in Woodbridge, Virginia, describing him as one of the top three gang leaders in the U.S.
  • The suspect, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was overseeing the gang's violent East Coast operations and is now in custody.
  • The operation involved collaboration between the FBI, ICE, ATF, Virginia State Police, and local law enforcement, ensuring a safe and effective arrest.
  • MS-13 was designated a foreign terrorist organization by the Trump administration in January 2025, enabling enhanced enforcement measures against the gang.
  • Officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, hailed the arrest as a significant victory in dismantling MS-13 and enhancing public safety.