A recent law enforcement operation in San Antonio, Texas, has successfully removed at least 51 members of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang from the streets. This significant bust was carried out by a dedicated task force from Homeland Security, further contributing to the safety and security of the community by apprehending other criminal elements as well.

The FBI’s San Antonio office has released a statement providing details and statistics from the operation. The figures underscore the effectiveness of the initiative.

Such achievements are universally positive, marking a victory in the ongoing effort to combat organized crime.

— FBI San Antonio (@FBISanAntonio) November 25, 2025

The post includes a press release from the FBI’s San Antonio office, which gives some specifics and some numbers. For instance: 

On Nov. 16, 2025, authorities conducted a successful operation to address reported public-safety concerns near 5939 San Pedro Avenue in San Antonio, an area previously reported as a frequent gathering point for individuals believed to be associated with TdA and other criminal elements, including narcotics distribution, unlawful weapons possession, and human trafficking.

With significant assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety, a state search warrant was executed and resulted in the arrest of 143 individuals consisting of:

• 51 confirmed TdA members
• 143 were taken into ICE custody for immigration proceedings carried out in accordance with due process of law. Of the 143, there were 98 Venezuelans, 21 Hondurans, 14 Mexicans, 4 Cubans, 2 Ecuadorians, 1 Nicaraguan, 1 Peruvian, 1 Guatemalan, and 1 Salvadoran.
• 25 individuals had a record of criminal history within the United States, of which 13 were felonies and 12 were misdemeanors.

That’s good news by any measure.