Homeland Security raids arrest MS-13 gang members across Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz Sentinel ^ | 02/13/17 | Jessica A. York and Ryan Masters

[artichokegrower]

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security led a pre-dawn operation across Santa Cruz County and Daly City on Monday, arresting 10 members of the Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, gang.

The effort, in partnership with local law enforcement, was part of a five-year investigation into the notorious street gang in the area, according to Santa Cruz Deputy Police Chief Dan Flippo. The suspected criminals, members of MS-13, are men between the ages of 20 and 40, he said.

[artichokegrower]

“We want to make it very clear that these were not immigration-related arrests,” said Flippo, making a distinction between Homeland Security’s Investigations Division and its ICE division. “We recognize the timing is unfortunate, but this is a federal criminal case that was five years in the making and has nothing to do with immigration.”

Yeah the timing was unfortunate. At least two people were murdered because you were previously unwilling to deport illegal aliens. The blood is on your hands.

[Sasparilla]

So much winning. Every time we turn around. I’m not tired of winning. Only the Democrats are.

[unixfox]

MS-13, Los Zetas, Latin Kings, etc, etc, arrest every gdamn one of them and throw away the keys. Nothing but a scourge on our country.

[CivilWarBrewing]

[Cobra64]

John McCain, Jeb Bush, Marco Rubio, Paul Ryan and sanctuary cities Mayors are deeply saddened...

[ROCKLOBSTER]

Nothing but a scourge on our country.

I don't understand why they should be treated any differently than any other terrorists.

[MayflowerMadam]

These people live in abject poverty, yet they can afford to have that graffiti done on their skin? I don’t think it’s cheap.

[ROCKLOBSTER]

I don’t think it’s cheap.

No, but it looks cheap.

[P.O.E.]

‘bout time

[Cobra64]

Yup. It is my understanding is that in order to be an MS13 gang member, as a “right of passage,” you will have had to murder someone.

[USNBandit]

MS-13 is mostly made up of El Sal illegals. That makes it an immigration related operation. This HSI spokesman needs to get on board for the win. If it was just a dope and gang thing then HSI is getting into DEA’s lane.

[DIRTYSECRET]

Tattoo removal is expensive! Mr. Dutarte taught Trump well.

[windsorknot]

He’s missing ear expanders, pierced lip, and a bone through his nose.

[denydenydeny]

Widows and orphans.

[ROCKLOBSTER]

See those teardrop tats on his face. I heard each one represents a murder.

[rdl6989]

Now that’s a distinguished looking young man.

[MayflowerMadam]

More than cheap. It’s revolting.

[Batman11]

“These people live in abject poverty, yet they can afford to have that graffiti done on their skin? I don’t think it’s cheap.”

I doubt they are actually “paying” the “artist” for srrvices rendered. More like: “Chu will give me the best tattoos evah. If I like them, then I will not keel chu!”

[ptsal]

Upcoming stops in Salinas, King City, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Oxnard....

Hope the ICE fellas fill the vans with the bad boys.

[Cobra64]

I did not know that.