Federal agents in Michigan have captured a suspected Gulf Cartel hitman, marking another major arrest in the ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration and transnational crime. Detroit Sector Chief Patrol Agent John Morris announced that Border Patrol had taken Melquiades Salgado-Garza into custody during an enforcement operation.
Salgado-Garza has a criminal history that includes burglary, forgery, and repeated immigration violations. His arrest highlights the broader efforts by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol to apprehend individuals with ties to violent organizations.
Meanwhile, over the weekend, agents at the Sault Ste. Marie Station arrested a suspected member of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan prison gang involved in drug trafficking, extortion, and violent crime. Officials say the suspect was apprehended while trying to retrieve a previously seized vehicle.
Border Patrol agents at the Marysville Station also arrested a Mexican national who has been caught illegally entering the U.S. ten times since 1999. Authorities are preparing to deport him once again.
Since President Donald Trump took office for his second term, ICE and Border Patrol have made more than a thousand arrests, focusing on criminal networks operating within the country. Immigration enforcement efforts have significantly increased, with federal agents targeting dangerous individuals linked to cartels and gangs.
Concerns about cartel violence have grown as reports indicate Mexican criminal organizations may be exploring the use of explosive drones against law enforcement. President Trump has designated these cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, allowing the administration to take stronger actions to dismantle them. Federal agencies continue to pursue high-risk individuals as part of a broader effort to secure the border and protect American communities.
