South Raleigh News

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has apprehended Ricardo Padillia-Granadillo, a 24-year-old Venezuelan national, in Raleigh on February 8. Granadillo is alleged to be a member of the Tren de Aragua gang and is suspected of involvement in a mass shooting in Chicago. He was wanted on federal charges for illegal entry into the United States, with an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

The arrest operation was conducted by law enforcement officers from ICE, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations, and the U.S. Marshals Service. The operation took place at a residence in Raleigh where Granadillo was taken into custody without incident. During the arrest, officers discovered a handgun, ammunition, and ten other Venezuelan nationals at the location.