(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. has arrested a top MS-13 gang member, according to a post on X by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
“I’m proud to announce that early this morning our brave law enforcement officers conducted a successful operation that captured a top MS-13 national leader,” Bondi posted. “DOJ will not rest until we make America safe again.”
The photo shared on X by Bondi showed a major operation in northern Virginia with FBI officials, including Director Kash Patel, and dozens of officers.
At a press conference on site, Bondi, Patel and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin touted the arrest of a 24-year-old who was allegedly a top-3 MS-13 gang member.
Bondi touted the operation as a success, lauding the teamwork of the various agencies involved and said she personally witnessed the collaboration.
“America is safer today because of one of the top domestic terrorists in MS-13, he is off the streets,” she said. “This guy was living in a neighborhood right around you. No longer. Thanks to the great men and women of law enforcement, this task force that we have created is remarkable, using incredible technology that we will not discuss, to catch and apprehend these horrible, violent, worst of the worst criminals.”
Officials did not release the name of the individual they arrested.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at the White House on Thursday morning it was a “big win” for Americans.
“This was a very violent individual who was picked up in a home with five children present,” she said. “So our communities are safer this morning, it’s a good day.”
President Donald Trump celebrated the arrest in a post on his social media platform, applaud his “border czar,” Tom Homan.
“Just captured a major leader of MS13. Tom HOMAN is a superstar!,” Trump wrote.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
ABC News’ Hannah Demissie contributed to this report.
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