Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested one of El Salvador’s “most wanted” who stands accused of murder, according to a Department of Homeland Security press release exclusively obtained by Blaze News.'These are the types of criminal illegal aliens that sanctuary politicians across Virginia are protecting as they demonize law enforcement.'On October 2 in Virginia, ICE agents captured Ismael Enrique Mendoza Flores, also known as “El Calaco,” believed to be an MS-13 gang leader. Mendoza Flores was wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide and illicit associations. According to Fairfax County case records, he was arrested in Virginia on August 23 for unauthorized use of a vehicle, a criminal felony. The alleged crime was reportedly committed on July 28. Mendoza Flores made bail and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for October 31.The DHS reported that ICE arrested Mendoza Flores due to an active warrant for murder. He was listed as part of the Salvadoran National Police’s “Most Wanted Gang Members” Program.Mendoza Flores told U.S. authorities that he entered the country as a child in 2015.RELATED: DOJ files first terrorism-related charges against alleged 'Antifa Cell' after ICE attack: 'Get to the rifles' Ismael Enrique Mendoza Flores, “El Calaco.” Image source: Department of Homeland Security “Our brave men and women of ICE arrested one of El Salvador’s most wanted fugitives off of the streets of Virginia. This MS-13 gang member was wanted for murder,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said.“These are the types of criminal illegal aliens that sanctuary politicians across Virginia are protecting as they demonize law enforcement,” McLaughlin continued. “President Trump and Secretary [Kristi] Noem are not going to allow gang members to terrorize American citizens.” RELATED: ICE accuses LA officials of giving 'a middle finger to the law' after county paves way for illegal aliens to receive funding Photographer: Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe DHS vowed to continue the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown despite the ongoing government shutdown.The department stated that it “will not let the Democrats’ government shutdown prevent our law enforcement officers from executing the critical mission of securing our nation from the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens.”Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The Trump administration is reporting astounding statistics regarding the crackdown on violent crime through Operation Summer Heat by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.FBI Director Kash Patel posted the stats in a graphic on social media on Wednesday and praised FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and the operation as the "juggernaut that led to all these record breaking arrests."'He drew it up. He put out the mechanics, he went to the field, and he went a hundred percent for these last seven months.'The operation that began June 24 and ended Sept. 20 included 8,629 arrests as well as 2,281 firearms seized, according to the Department of Justice.The operation also included 7,757 search operations and 557 "identified children," according to the FBI. Officers seized 421 kilograms of fentanyl and 44,569 kilograms of cocaine.The operation resulted in 2,081 criminal indictments, the FBI claimed."There's one man who is responsible for Operation Summer Heat, and the architect is Deputy Director Dan Bongino," said Patel in an interview with Real America's Voice."He drew it up. He put out the mechanics, he went to the field, and he went a hundred percent for these last seven months," Patel added. "And the men and women of the FBI executed Deputy Director Bongino's Summer Heat operation." — (@) "Every one of these arrests means that our streets are safer, and that’s because of the work of this administration, of President Trump and Director Patel," said Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche during a media briefing at the White House on Wednesday."Every American deserves to live in a city without fear of being mugged, murdered, raped, or shot," said Trump at the same briefing. "We’re going to save all of our cities, and we’re going to make them essentially crime-free."RELATED: FBI Director Kash Patel sues MSNBC columnist for defamation Bongino also posted a statement about the operation on social media."Thank you for your support and patience during this critical operation targeting the most violent criminals, across the nation. We will continue our push to crush violent crime as our Summer Heat operation wraps up."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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