By Ricardo Lezama 
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, a significant federal operation unfolded in Colorado Springs, targeting an illegal after-hours nightclub suspected of facilitating drug trafficking, prostitution, and violent crimes. Led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the raid involved over 300 law enforcement officers from multiple agencies.
The operation resulted in the detention of more than 100 individuals suspected of being in the United States illegally. Among those detained were a dozen active-duty military members, either present as patrons or serving as armed security. Authorities also recovered cocaine and firearms from the premises.
DEA Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen stated, “Colorado Springs is waking up to a safer community today,” highlighting the operation’s impact on local safety.
This raid aligns with the Trump administration’s stated immigration enforcement policies during his second term, which have included expanded executive actions and legal disputes with federal judges. Nevertheless, the current trend of needless arrests casts doubt on the merits of this raid. The arrested could be just mere party goers.
The nationalities of those detained were not disclosed, and further details regarding potential deportations have not been released.