Federal immigration authorities have arrested an illegal immigrant with alleged ties to the violent MS-13 gang in the small rural town of Victor, Idaho, according to an exclusive report from Breitbart News. The arrest has reignited debates over border security and immigration enforcement in less populated areas.
Details of the Arrest
On November 5, ICE agents detained Danny Jose Parada-Mendez, a Salvadoran national, in Victor—a town with a population of just 3,000. Parada-Mendez is accused of being an associate of MS-13, a transnational criminal organization known for extreme violence. His criminal history in El Salvador reportedly includes charges related to terrorist organization activities, deprivation of liberty, and resisting arrest.
DHS Secretary Responds
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin condemned Parada-Mendez as a ‘terrorist’ and praised ICE for removing him from U.S. streets. ‘This illegal alien from El Salvador has a criminal history in his home country that ties him to MS-13,’ Mullin said. ‘Thanks to the hardworking patriots of ICE, this terrorist is off our streets and soon will be out of our country.’
Mullin also criticized media outlets that might classify Parada-Mendez as a ‘non-criminal’ due to the absence of a U.S. criminal record. ‘The Trump administration will never apologize for deporting illegal aliens and putting the safety of the American people first,’ he added.
Border Security Concerns
Parada-Mendez reportedly entered the U.S. as a ‘got-away’—an illegal border crosser who evaded initial apprehension. His presence in a remote Idaho town highlights concerns about immigration enforcement beyond high-traffic border regions. The arrest comes amid ongoing political debates over immigration policy, with Republicans emphasizing strict enforcement and Democrats advocating for reforms.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/11/09/exclusive-ms-13-associate-idaho/