High-ranking MS-13 leader arrested in Hyattsville, Maryland, ICE says

Federal authorities have arrested a high-ranking MS-13 leader in Hyattsville, Maryland, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Monday.

ICE and the FBI took David Alejandro Orellana-Aleman, 27, into custody on Feb. 27 in Hyattsville.

Officials said Orellana, a Salvadoran national, is wanted in his home country on charges of firearm possession, extortion, and terrorist affiliation.

“The apprehension of David Alejandro Orellana-Aleman strikes a significant blow to the leadership and organization of the MS-13 terrorist organization,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations acting Field Office Director Matthew Elliston. “This arrest speaks volumes about the cooperation enjoyed between ICE and the FBI. We will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing illegal alien offenders from our communities.”

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