ICE agents arrest 2 migrants with MS-13 ties in Nebraska
The HillThursday, July 10, 2025 at 8:52:30 PM
ICE agents nabbed two suspected MS-13 gang members in Omaha, Nebraska—one of whom, Rene Saul Escobar Ochoa, is a wanted fugitive in El Salvador accused of directing gang violence. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to target transnational criminal networks operating in the U.S.
Editor’s Note: While arrests of alleged gang members might reassure some communities about immigration enforcement, the story also underscores the messy overlap between criminal activity and immigration policy. MS-13’s notoriety makes this a high-profile case, but it’s part of a broader, polarizing debate about how the U.S. handles migrants with criminal ties. For locals, it’s a reminder of how global gang networks can surface in unexpected places.
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