El Salvador's Wanted Gang Member Arrested in US

On November 11th, federal agents arrested Antonio Israel Lazo-Quintanilla, a confirmed member of El Salvadors notorious Eighteenth Street Gang, in Maryland. Lazo-Quintanilla, living unlawfully in the U.S., was convicted of driving without a license, leading to his discovery as a wanted fugitive in El Salvador for aggravated homicide, extortion, and drug possession. The Eighteenth Street Gang, recognized as a foreign terrorist organization, has a significant presence in several Central American countries. Lazo-Quintanillas arrest highlights ICEs commitment to removing dangerous individuals, with over 490,000 undocumented individuals arrested nationwide this year, most with prior criminal charges or convictions. Lazo-Quintanilla awaits deportation and potential extradition to El Salvador, where he faces long-standing felony warrants. This case underscores the ongoing cooperation between U.S. and Central American law enforcement agencies in dismantling transnational criminal gangs. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.