President Donald J. Trump has sent a powerful message to those who threaten the safety of our communities: justice will be swift, and justice will be served.
In a major victory against organized crime, Francisco Javier Roman-Bardales—a senior leader of the notorious MS-13 gang—has been extradited from Mexico to the United States to face serious federal charges. This move follows a statement by FBI Director Kash Patel, who confirmed that another name has been crossed off the agency’s “Ten Most Wanted” list.
Roman-Bardales is accused of orchestrating a web of violence, including drug trafficking, extortion, and brutal attacks against civilians and rival gangs in both the U.S. and El Salvador. Under President Trump’s leadership, this dangerous fugitive becomes the third individual from the FBI’s top list to be captured in recent weeks.
On January 30, 2025, authorities apprehended Arnoldo Jimenez, wanted for first-degree murder. Just days earlier, on January 25, Donald Eugene Fields II—charged with heinous crimes involving child rape and sex trafficking—was also taken into custody.
The Trump Administration remains firmly committed to protecting American families. From street gangs to violent predators, no criminal is beyond the reach of justice. The message is clear: If you endanger American lives, you will be found—and you will be held accountable.
