Top MS-13 gang leader arrested in Woodbridge, Virginia

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. – U.S. authorities have captured the top gang leader of MS-13 in Woodbridge, Virginia, according to reports.

What they’re saying:

According to FOX News, the FBI announced the arrest on Thursday.

The 24-year-old suspect is being named as one of the top three leaders of the MS-13 gang in the U.S. The identity of the suspect has yet to be released.

The arrest was a joint effort, according to United States Attorney General Pam Bondi. The operation included the FBI joined by the Prince William County Police Department, ATF, ICE, and the Virginia State Police.

According to Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, the arrest took place in Dale City on Thursday morning.

“It’s time for us to recognize that Virginia is not a sanctuary state.”

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin

The backstory:

Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently threatened state funding for local governments if they don’t cooperate with federal immigration authorities. It’s all part of the governor’s efforts to go after so-called “sanctuary cities” in the Commonwealth.

Youngkin first proposed this in December. Now he’s brought it back as a proposed amendment to the state budget passed by the General Assembly.

This is a developing story that will be updated. Stay with FOX 5 DC for updates and more information.

The Source: Information from FOX News was used to write this report.