More than 70 illegal immigrants arrested in ICE operation at cartel-run night club

Published June 3, 2025 2:59pm ET



Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Sunday arrested 72 illegal immigrants at an underground night club run by a suspected Mexican cartel member near Charleston, South Carolina.

Prior to the bust, ICE officials received reports that “The Alamo” club, which was being run by the Los Zetas cartel, formerly known as Cartel del Noreste, was a hotbed for human trafficking, narcotics, and weapons. During the operation, authorities seized cash, drugs, firearms, as well as six juveniles who were turned over to state social services.

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