Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Saturday that the administration’s recent capture of a high-profile Mexican cartel leader demonstrates President Donald Trump’s “seriousness” and determination in confronting organized crime.

During an appearance on Fox & Friends Weekend, Gabbard confirmed the October 15 arrest of Sinaloa Cartel plaza boss Leonardo Daniel “El Pato” Martinez Vera, who is accused of orchestrating crimes including kidnapping and murder. The arrest, Gabbard’s office said, was made possible through intelligence gathered by the ODNI’s National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC).

When asked by co-host Griff Jenkins whether the operation sent a broader message, Gabbard said the arrest made clear to “the plaza bosses who have run our southern border under the Biden administration.”

“Yes, it’s very significant. This operation — I would love to tell you about how it was carried out,” Gabbard said. “Because our folks, who are working now without pay because of the Democrats’ government shutdown, worked tirelessly to get this guy arrested and behind bars, but also the public messaging that we did on behalf of President Trump shows his seriousness.”