On a recent Saturday night, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents conducted a raid on an underground nightclub in Colorado, resulting in the detention of approximately 114 undocumented immigrants. The operation, which followed months of investigation into the Colorado Springs venue, was orchestrated by Denver DEA Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen. During the raid, law enforcement discovered firearms, drugs—including cocaine—and apprehended several individuals based on active warrants.
Notably, among those present at the nightclub were over a dozen active-duty service members masquerading as patrons or providing armed security. Pullen described the venue as a hub for drug trafficking, prostitution, and violent crimes. The DEA shared footage of the raid, showing tactical officers surrounding the establishment and issuing exit warnings in both English and Spanish.
Following the operation, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated that members of notorious gangs such as Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua and MS-13 were among those detained, contributing to ongoing national concerns regarding illegal immigration and gang violence under the Trump administration’s intensified crackdown.
While Trump shared video clips of the raid, asserting that many detained were serious criminals, the DEA has not confirmed any links to murder among those apprehended. Advocates for immigrant rights expressed alarm over the implications of large-scale raids, while the Colorado Rapid Response Network urged families of detainees to seek legal counsel and understand their rights.
Eyewitness accounts revealed varied reactions: one partygoer, Jose Dominguez, noted that after being handcuffed to verify his legal status, he was released without incident. The investigation appears ongoing, with more operations planned across the city.
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