On April 27, 2025, a federal operation led by the U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) at a clandestine nightclub in Colorado Springs resulted in the arrest of more than 100 undocumented immigrants and the apprehension of Army Sgt. Juan Gabriel Orona Rodriguez on cocaine distribution charges.
The raid, which took place at the Warike Events club, involved more than 300 agents from various federal agencies, including the FBI, ICE, ATF and the Department of Homeland Security.
Details of the operation
During the operation, drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine and “pink cocaine” were seized, as well as firearms.
The club had been the subject of multiple allegations of illegal activities, including drug trafficking and prostitution.
Arrest of Sgt. Orona Rodríguez
Juan Gabriel Orona Rodríguez, 28, assigned to Fort Carson military base, was arrested by the FBI on April 30.
According to court documents, he is accused of selling cocaine to an undercover DEA agent and participating in a conspiracy to distribute the drug since September 2024.
In addition, he is linked to the security company Immortal Security LLC, which operated nightclubs such as Warike.
Impact on the Hispanic community
Among those arrested in the operation were more than 100 undocumented immigrants from countries such as Guatemala, Cuba, El Salvador, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Nicaragua, Chile and Honduras.
Many of them have expressed fear and concern about their legal future in the United States.
Human rights organizations have criticized the operation, arguing that it may have violated the rights of the detainees by failing to provide them with due process of law.
El Ejército de Estados Unidos ha iniciado una investigación interna sobre la participación de militares en actividades ilegales relacionadas con el club Warike
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Legal and military implications
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In addition to Orona Rodríguez, 16 other soldiers were identified at the site during the raid, some as clients and others as security personnel.
This case highlights the complexity of operations against organized crime and illegal immigration in the United States.
For the Hispanic community, especially those with irregular immigration status, events like this generate uncertainty and highlight the importance of knowing and protecting their legal rights.
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