Colorado Springs nightclub raid detains 114 illegal immigrants
Federal agents burst into a Colorado Springs nightclub early Sunday, arresting 114 people suspected of illegal status and seizing drugs, firearms and prostitution evidence, underscoring the administration’s immigration enforcement push.
Key points
- 114 individuals were arrested during a raid on an underground Colorado Springs nightclub.
- More than 300 officers from agencies including DEA, FBI and ICE took part in the operation.
- Cocaine, methamphetamine, pink cocaine, multiple firearms and prostitution evidence were seized.
- Active‑duty service members provided armed security at the venue and were implicated in alleged offenses.
- Patrons without legal status were placed on buses for processing and possible deportation.
Federal agents smashed through an underground Colorado Springs nightclub early Sunday, arresting 114 individuals suspected of being in the U.S. illegally and seizing drugs, firearms, and evidence of prostitution during a chaotic raid. The operation involved over 300 law enforcement officers from 10+ agencies, including the DEA, FBI, and ICE, targeting a strip mall venue authorities say hosted gang activity and violent crimes
Key details:
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Military involvement: Active-duty service members provided armed security and were implicated in alleged offenses, according to the DEA
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Drugs seized: Cocaine, methamphetamine, and "pink cocaine" (tusi) were confiscated, alongside multiple firearms
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Gang connections: Investigators linked the club to members of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua and MS-1, though specific arrests remain unclear
DEA footage shows agents breaching the building around 3:45 a.m. as patrons fled, only to be met by officers ordering them to the ground at gunpoint Over 200 people were inside during the raid, with those lacking legal status placed on buses for processing and likely deportation
The property owner expressed shock, stating the space was leased for events like weddings-not illegal activity U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the raid as evidence of President Trump’s immigration crackdown, calling it a step toward “making America safe again”
Your questions, answered
How many people were arrested in the Colorado Springs nightclub raid?
A total of 114 individuals were arrested.
Which agencies participated in the raid?
The operation involved the DEA, FBI, ICE and over 300 officers from more than ten agencies.
What substances and items were seized during the raid?
Agents confiscated cocaine, methamphetamine, pink cocaine, several firearms and evidence of prostitution.
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