Border Patrol agents in Michigan have taken a suspected cartel enforcer into custody as part of an expanded crackdown on illegal immigration and criminal networks. Detroit Sector Chief Patrol Agent John Morris confirmed the arrest of Melquiades Salgado-Garza, describing him as a leader of hitmen for the Gulf Cartel.
Authorities revealed that Salgado-Garza’s criminal history includes serious offenses such as burglary and forgery, as well as multiple immigration violations. His arrest is one of several recent operations targeting individuals with ties to violent organizations.
Over the weekend, Border Patrol agents stationed in Sault Ste. Marie arrested a suspected member of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan prison gang known for its violent crimes. The individual was reportedly attempting to reclaim a seized vehicle when he was taken into custody.
In another case, a Mexican national with ten prior arrests for illegal entry into the U.S. was apprehended at the Marysville Station. Authorities confirmed that the individual will be deported following processing.
President Trump’s administration has intensified immigration enforcement, with ICE and Border Patrol carrying out widespread operations to locate and detain criminal offenders. More than a thousand illegal immigrants have been taken into custody in recent weeks, with a focus on those involved in organized crime.
Federal officials have warned that Mexican cartels are becoming increasingly aggressive, with reports suggesting they may deploy explosive drones against law enforcement officers. President Trump has officially designated cartels as foreign terrorist entities, allowing expanded action against their operations.
