Trump task force racks up 500 arrests in January as president brands cartels ‘ISIS of the Western Hemisphere’

Trump task force racks up 500 arrests in January as president brands cartels ‘ISIS of the Western Hemisphere’

EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump’s joint Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) made more than 500 arrests in one month as the interagency operation conducted a "surge" of resources in January. HSTFs, joint operations of DHS’ Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the FBI that partner with other state and local agencies, were established via the president’s day-one executive order, "Protecting the American People Against Invasion." "The Presid…

New Trump Task Force Captures 500 in War on ‘ISIS of the Western Hemisphere.’

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump’s new Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) conducted a January “surge” operation, resulting in over 500 arrests and significant seizures of narcotics and weapons.WHO WAS INVOLVED: HSTF, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), state and local law enforcement agencies, and federal departments, including the Coast Guard and Border Patrol.WHEN & WHERE: Jan…

Trump task force racks up 500 arrests in January as president brands cartels ‘ISIS of the Western Hemisphere’ | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV

close Video Kristi Noem meets ‘Angel Families’ pushing for continued immigration crackdown Trump ‘border czar’ Tom Homan announces the end of ‘Operation Metro Surge’ in Minnesota, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits ‘Angel Families’ in Bakersfield, Calif. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump’s joint Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) made more than 500 arrests in one month as the interagency operatio…