Identity of MS-13 top leader arrested in Virginia released
Arrested MS-13 Gang leader identified
Top MS-13 Gang leader arrested in Virginia identified as Henrry Santos
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. - The identity of the top MS-13 gang leader who was arrested on Thursday morning in Dale City has been released.
MS-13 gang leader arrested
What we know:
The 24-year-old suspect has been identified as Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos. The suspect was illegally in possession of guns, silencers, and additional items at the time of his arrest.
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According to Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, the arrest took place in Dale City on Thursday morning.
The suspect was charged with being an undocumented immigrant in possession of a firearm.
AG Bondi shared officials have been working on this operation for days and weeks. The suspect apprehended was the top leader of MS-13 for the U.S. East Coast.
"He is an illegal alien from El Salvador, and he will not be living in our country much longer."
DOJ: Top MS-13 Leader Arrested in Virginia
U.S. authorities have arrested one of the top leaders of the MS-13 gang in the country.
President Trump's response
What they're saying:
"Great job by Pam Bondi, Kash Patel, Tom HOMAN, and Kristi N, on the capture of MS13 leader - A big deal!" President Donald Trump wrote on social media.
The Trump administration has deported several top members of MS-13 to El Salvador for incarceration.
The Source: Information from FOX News and The Associated Press was used to write this report.