ICE Nabs MS-13 Fugitives in Omaha, Extradition Planned

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with assistance from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, arrested two high-profile MS-13 gang members in Omaha, Nebraska. One of the suspects is on El Salvador’s 'Top 100 Most Wanted' list for five aggravated homicides, while the other, Rene Saul Escobar Ochoa, is accused of ordering murders and drug trafficking. Both men were living in the U.S. illegally and are being held as ICE coordinates their extradition to El Salvador. Authorities highlighted the threat these individuals posed to local communities and stressed the need for public cooperation during enforcement operations. ICE also noted a nationwide increase in assaults on immigration officers. The arrests form part of broader enforcement and underscore ongoing debates over federal immigration policy and sanctuary cities.