Bryan Mejia-Guifarro/Honduras/Narcotic Possession

ICE New Orleans arrested Bryan Mejia-Guifarro, a citizen of Honduras and an illegal alien residing in the United States, during a targeted operation focused on identifying and apprehending gang-affiliated individuals posing significant threats to public safety. Mejia-Guifarro, 28, was taken into custody as part of ongoing enforcement efforts aimed at disrupting violent criminal networks operating within U.S. communities.

Law enforcement records identify Mejia-Guifarro as a member of the notorious MS-13 gang, an international criminal organization known for its involvement in violent crimes, including murder, extortion, human trafficking, and drug distribution. MS-13 has a reputation for brutal enforcement of gang loyalty, often employing extreme violence to maintain control and intimidate communities. Federal officials have long regarded the gang as a major threat to national security and public safety due to its organized criminal activities across state and national borders.

Mejia-Guifarro’s criminal history includes pending charges for possession of a Schedule II narcotic, an offense indicating involvement with dangerous and highly addictive substances such as cocaine, methamphetamine, or certain opioids. These substances pose severe risks to community health and contribute significantly to the nation’s drug crisis. His alleged drug activity, coupled with his known gang affiliation, elevated his profile as a priority target for immigration enforcement.

At the time of his arrest, Mejia-Guifarro held no lawful immigration status in the United States and had not pursued any legal relief to remain in the country. ICE officers apprehended him without incident, confirmed his gang affiliation and pending criminal charges, and placed him into removal proceedings. He remains in ICE custody, where his ties to MS-13 and drug-related offenses will heavily influence the outcome of his case.