In a major crackdown on criminal activities in the Denver Metro Area, the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Rocky Mountain Division has arrested over 90 individuals in less than three weeks. These arrests are part of a series of operations targeting members of the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA), and a Mexican cartel.

The operations, which involved more than a dozen raids, were conducted in various locations across the Denver Metro Area, including the infamous Edge of Lowry apartments in Aurora. The DEA, along with other federal agencies such as Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), collaborated on these efforts.

Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen revealed that many of those arrested are serious criminals involved in drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, and other illicit activities. Among the arrested were members of TdA, a gang known for its violent activities and connections to the Sinaloa Cartel. The DEA seized significant amounts of drugs, including fentanyl, and weapons during these operations.

The arrests have been a major blow to the criminal organizations operating in the region, with Pullen stating that the operations have disrupted their activities and reduced their influence. The DEA continues to work closely with other federal agencies to ensure public safety and combat drug trafficking in the area.

The community has responded with mixed feelings, with some residents expressing relief at the removal of dangerous criminals, while others have raised concerns about the impact on families and the potential for collateral consequences.

The DEA remains committed to its mission of targeting and dismantling criminal organizations that pose a threat to public safety. The recent operations are a testament to the agency’s dedication to keeping communities safe and free from the harms of drug trafficking and related crimes.

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