• 114 undocumented immigrants were arrested in a DEA raid at a nightclub in Colorado Springs.
• The operation involved over 300 law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies.
• Drugs and weapons, including cocaine and methamphetamine, were seized during the raid.
• Active-duty military personnel were among those apprehended, either as patrons or security.
• The operation was part of broader immigration enforcement efforts under the Trump administration.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reported that a raid on an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs resulted in the detention of 114 undocumented immigrants early on Sunday morning. The operation was described as one of the largest single-day arrests of individuals without legal status in recent years, with more than 200 people present in the club at the time of the raid, according to NPR, CBS News, and Los Angeles Times.

The raid involved over 300 law enforcement officials, including agents from the FBI, ICE, and local police, and was executed around 3:45 a.m. local time. Video evidence showed agents breaking windows to gain entry and ordering patrons to exit with their hands up, as many attempted to flee the scene. Jonathan Pullen of the DEA stated that “most of the drugs hit the floor” when officers arrived, with illicit substances such as cocaine and methamphetamine being seized, according to The New York Times, South China Morning Post, and Reuters.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the nightclub had been associated with gang activity, particularly referencing the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and the MS-13 gang. During the raid, at least a dozen active-duty military personnel were found inside the venue, many of whom were providing security, raising concerns regarding their involvement in the illegal activities. This aspect prompted the involvement of the Army Criminal Investigation Division, as indicated by The Hill and Reuters.

Authorities noted that many of those detained would be processed and could face deportation, while some others were held on existing warrants. Despite the scale of the operation, local law enforcement emphasized that their objective was to address serious criminal activity posing risks to community safety. The raid reflects the intensified immigration enforcement agenda under President Trump, which has been a topic of significant legal opposition, as highlighted by CBS News and The New York Times.