Multi-Agency Raid in Hays County Targets Suspected Tren de Aragua Members

A multi-agency operation, involving the FBI, ICE, SAPD, DPS, and other federal, state, and local partners, resulted in the detention of over 40 individuals, including minors, in Hays County early Tuesday morning. The operation targeted suspected members and associates of the Venezuelan transnational gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA).

For more than a year, authorities have been investigating the gang’s activities. In recent days, the FBI developed intelligence indicating a potential gathering of suspected TdA members or associates in Hays County.

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office and DPS, working in conjunction with the FBI, ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, and Enforcement Removal Operations, obtained a search warrant for a residence in the area. The warrant was executed by DPS’ Special Response Team.

During the operation, authorities detained over 40 individuals at or near the residence and seized narcotics.

State and federal prosecutors are currently evaluating potential charges based on the evidence collected during the search and subsequent investigation.

The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.