Top MS-13 Gang Leader Arrested in Virginia

Federal authorities announced the arrest of a 24-year-old illegal immigrant from El Salvador, described as one of the top three leaders of the MS-13 gang in the U.S., during a coordinated operation in Woodbridge, Virginia. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin hailed the arrest as a significant victory in the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to combat gang violence and illegal immigration. The operation involved multiple agencies, including the FBI and ICE, and was characterized as a response to the rising threat posed by MS-13, which has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization. Despite the high-profile nature of the arrest, details regarding the suspect's identity and specific charges were withheld to protect ongoing investigations. Bondi emphasized that the suspect had been living in the U.S. illegally for about a decade, raising concerns about immigration enforcement. The arrest was framed as a crucial step toward making America safer from domestic threats posed by organized crime.