The Department of Homeland Security launched a surprise operation to enforce immigration laws in Los Angeles on Wednesday, arresting 16 illegal immigrants tied to a region that federal agents say is gripped by MS-13 gang control.
Dubbed “Operation Trojan Horse,” the raid began around 7 a.m. near a Home Depot on Wilshire Boulevard by MacArthur Park — the same location where a previous June sweep drew national attention,
Video from the scene shows federal agents bursting from the back of a Penske moving truck and sprinting toward a group of individuals gathered near a street food stand. The crowd immediately scattered as agents moved in.
According to a DHS spokesperson, 16 undocumented migrants were detained. The individuals are originally from Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, and Nicaragua. No further details were immediately provided about their criminal histories or immigration status, but DHS officials made clear the area is plagued by gang activity that threatens public safety.
