Over 100 Undocumented Individuals Detained in DEA Raid at Colorado Springs Nightclub
- 17GEN4
- Apr 27
- 2 min read
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — More than 100 individuals reported to be in the country illegally were detained during a raid at an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs early Sunday morning, April 27, 2025. The operation, led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Rocky Mountain Division, also resulted in the seizure of drugs and weapons, authorities confirmed.
According to the DEA, the enforcement action targeted an illegal nightclub suspected of facilitating drug trafficking, prostitution, and violent crimes. The raid, which began around 4 a.m., involved cooperation from multiple agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FBI Denver, ATF Denver, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Denver, Colorado Springs Police Department, and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. A video shared by the DEA on social media platform X showed dozens of individuals exiting the nightclub as law enforcement officers secured the scene after breaking a window.
DHS took more than 100 undocumented individuals into custody, though specific details about the detainees, including their nationalities or alleged criminal affiliations, remain limited. Some posts on X claimed the operation targeted members of gangs such as Tren de Aragua, MS-13, and Hell’s Angels, but these claims could not be independently verified through official statements from the DEA or other agencies at the time of this report.
The Gazette, a local Colorado Springs newspaper, reported that the operation disrupted an underground nightclub, with drugs and weapons confiscated during the raid. The article noted that the DEA described the venue as a hub for illicit activities, though no specific charges against the detained individuals were detailed in the initial announcement.
This raid comes amid heightened national focus on immigration enforcement, with federal authorities increasing operations targeting undocumented individuals involved in criminal activities. The DEA’s Rocky Mountain Division emphasized the collaborative nature of the operation, crediting the success to partnerships with local and federal law enforcement.
Further details about the detainees, potential charges, and the full scope of seized items are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the nightclub was operating without proper permits or licenses, nor have they disclosed the exact location of the venue.
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Sources: The Gazette (gazette.com), DEA Rocky Mountain Division
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