ICE conducts major operation in Aurora, Colorado targeting Venezuelan gang members

On Wednesday, federal law enforcement agencies, including ICE and the DEA, launched a significant operation in Aurora, Colorado, targeting over a hundred members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). This operation aligns with the mass deportation agenda previously championed by former President Trump, who had branded it 'Operation Aurora' following concerns about gang-related activities in the city. Officers executed search warrants at multiple locations, with reports indicating that they utilized smoke grenades during the operation. Local officials have described the gang's presence as relatively isolated, emphasizing that their criminal activities primarily affect the Venezuelan immigrant community. Amid these events, local leaders have pushed back against narratives suggesting that Aurora is overrun by illegal migrants. The operation comes as part of a broader national crackdown on illegal immigration, though no specific ICE operations have been publicized in Colorado until now.