Border Patrol agents in Michigan arrested a suspected cartel enforcer linked to Mexico’s Gulf Cartel during an immigration enforcement operation. Detroit Sector Chief Patrol Agent John Morris confirmed the capture of Melquiades Salgado-Garza, a man with a criminal record that includes burglary, forgery, and multiple immigration violations.
The arrest highlights the expanded efforts under President Donald Trump’s administration to remove criminal illegal aliens. Border agents have ramped up operations, targeting individuals connected to violent cartels and gangs operating within U.S. borders.
In a separate incident, officers at the Sault Ste. Marie Station apprehended a suspected member of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan prison gang known for its brutal tactics. The individual was attempting to recover a vehicle seized by authorities before being detained.
Another case involved Border Patrol agents in Marysville arresting a Mexican national who has been caught illegally entering the U.S. ten times since 1999. Officials confirmed that deportation proceedings are already underway.
Federal authorities have been increasingly focused on dismantling transnational criminal networks, with ICE and Border Patrol reporting over a thousand arrests since Trump returned to office. The administration has removed previous restrictions that limited ICE’s ability to detain and deport criminal offenders.
With reports suggesting that cartels are exploring the use of explosive drones to target law enforcement, President Trump has taken further action by designating these organizations as foreign terrorist entities. This move allows for expanded federal measures to combat cartel operations threatening American communities.
