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DHS says arrests of alleged rapists, armed robbers and drug traffickers were made during Operation Metro Surge

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DHS law enforcement made arrests of individuals described as rapists, armed robbers, and drug traffickers during Operation Metro Surge on the day before the release.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a Jan. 13, 2026 press release saying Operation Metro Surge arrested several people it describes as "the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens" in Minnesota, listing six named individuals and their alleged convictions. DHS criticized Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, for not honoring ICE arrest detainers and said nearly 470 people had been released from custody since President Trump took office. DHS called on state and local officials to cooperate with ICE for the safety of Minnesotans.
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The official DHS press release for Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota on January 13, 2026 explicitly quotes Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin saying, “Just yesterday our law enforcement arrested rapists, armed robbers, and drug traffickers. We are doing what Governor Walz and Mayor Frey REFUSED to do—make Minnesota safe again.” The same release describes the operation and lists individuals arrested the previous day, including a person convicted of armed robbery, multiple individuals convicted of sexual assault/third-degree criminal sexual conduct, and several with convictions for manufacturing, selling, or distributing methamphetamine and cocaine. This directly confirms that DHS reported that its law enforcement arrested rapists, armed robbers, and drug traffickers “just yesterday” during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota.

The verdict is True because the exact language in the DHS release matches the quoted statement and is supported by the detailed list of arrests tied to Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota.

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  1. Update · Jan 14, 2026, 12:51 AMTrue
    The official DHS press release for Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota on January 13, 2026 explicitly quotes Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin saying, “Just yesterday our law enforcement arrested rapists, armed robbers, and drug traffickers. We are doing what Governor Walz and Mayor Frey REFUSED to do—make Minnesota safe again.” The same release describes the operation and lists individuals arrested the previous day, including a person convicted of armed robbery, multiple individuals convicted of sexual assault/third-degree criminal sexual conduct, and several with convictions for manufacturing, selling, or distributing methamphetamine and cocaine. This directly confirms that DHS reported that its law enforcement arrested rapists, armed robbers, and drug traffickers “just yesterday” during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota. The verdict is True because the exact language in the DHS release matches the quoted statement and is supported by the detailed list of arrests tied to Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota.
  2. Original article · Jan 13, 2026
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