In a recent multi-agency initiative, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office provided support for a large-scale DEA operation targeting an alleged hub of illegal activities at a Colorado Springs nightclub. Conducted in the early hours of Sunday, the crackdown saw over 100 arrests and involved more than ten federal law enforcement partners, as reported by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
According to Sheriff Joseph Roybal, deputies were on the scene, alongside the DEA and Colorado Springs Police Department, to manage a range of criminal activities, including drug and human trafficking and prostitution. "Months ago, I made clear my intent to allow my deputies to work with our federal partners to ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens in the Pikes Peak region," Roybal stated. He lamented the recent decline in public safety and asserted that this enforcement action exemplifies the necessary collaboration between local and federal agencies.
The operation resulted in the detainment of several active-duty service members from local military bases, according to DEA Rocky Mountain Field Division Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen. He commended the collaborative efforts, ensuring that Colorado Springs and El Paso County are safer. The DEA also confirmed that a significant number of the individuals apprehended are suspected to be connected to drug cartels and gangs. They were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
