ICE Raid in Dallas Nightclub Leaves 41 People Detained

• ICE raid in Dallas
• 41 detained in nightclub
• Suspicions of trafficking and illegal employment

Agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) carried out a major operation at Chicas Bonitas Cabaret, located on Harry Hines Boulevard in north Dallas.

The action took place on Friday, September 26, after authorities obtained a search warrant tied to suspicions of human trafficking and unauthorized employment at the establishment.

Federal, state, and local authorities coordinated in the raid, seeking to disrupt illicit activities suspected inside the club.

The operation ended with 41 arrests in a single night, ICE officials confirmed to Univision.

ICE Raid in Dallas Nightclub Leaves Dozens Arrested

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Of the 41 detained, at least 29 were identified as suspects working without authorization inside the nightclub.

Authorities also seized approximately $30,000 in cash and business documents, which will be reviewed as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.

HSI Special Agent in Charge Travis Pickard stated that the mission aims to eradicate sex trafficking and protect potential victims of exploitation.

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Pickard emphasized that such operations are possible thanks to the joint work of federal and local agencies collaborating to identify illicit activities.

The investigation remains open, and authorities have not ruled out uncovering further evidence of labor or sexual exploitation tied to the cabaret.

Detainees with Criminal Records

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ICE reported that among those detained, five had prior criminal records in the United States, including crimes related to violence, drugs, and prostitution.

One of the most notorious cases was Juan Carlos Salas Medina, 30, from Mexico, who had illegally entered the country at least ten times and was convicted of aggravated assault, drug possession, and driving under the influence.

Also arrested was Julio Cesar Martínez, 47, with three convictions for assault with bodily injury and DUI.

Another detainee, Víctor Manuel Manzano Ramírez, 47, had prior convictions for DUI and repeated illegal re-entries into the U.S.

The list also included Gustavo Rojas Garda, 44, convicted of driving under the influence, and Genaro Díaz Pérez, 44, with prostitution-related offenses.

The remaining detainees are under administrative immigration proceedings, meaning background checks are ongoing and may reveal additional crimes in the coming days.

Authorities stressed that the investigation is not only about sanctioning immigration violations but also about identifying potential trafficking victims linked to this Dallas cabaret.