ICE San Antonio arrests Tren de Aragua member wanted in Chile for narcotics and weapons trafficking

AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a Venezuelan national wanted in Chile for narcotics and weapons trafficking Jan. 26. Officers arrested Carlos Daniel Teran-Aguilar, an 18-year-old citizen of Venezuela and Tren de Aragua member, during routine daily operations in Austin. He remains in ICE custody.

“We will continue prioritizing public safety as targets are identified and arrested,” said ICE Enforcement and Removals Operations San Antonio Field Office Director Miguel Vergara. “Our brave officers are out on the streets everyday removing the most egregious criminal aliens.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection encountered Teran-Aguilar at the Port of Entry in Calexico, California, Nov. 1, 2024, and paroled him into the United States.

Members of the public can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.