The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) apprehended two individuals in Los Angeles associated with an Iranian human smuggling network, which officials have identified as a center for illegal immigrants connected to terror threats. This significant operation was backed by various federal agencies and followed the earlier arrest of seven Iranian nationals listed on the FBI’s Terror Watchlist.

In this context, CBP officials highlighted the crime ring’s potential threat to national security and referenced intelligence regarding trafficking activities from hostile regimes such as Iran. The Trump administration’s emphasis on border security was acknowledged as a key factor that facilitated the decisive action to dismantle the smuggling operation.

On June 27, 2025, CBP announced the raid through a social media post, stating, “CBP executed a federal search warrant today at a human smuggling hub in Los Angeles linked to national security threats. Two individuals were arrested during the operation, which was conducted by CBP’s Special Response Team with assistance from Border Patrol tactical units and Air and Marine Operations.”

Furthermore, the CBP elaborated, “The site has been consistently utilized to shelter illegal entrants associated with terrorism. Under @POTUS, CBP is undertaking vigorous measures to eliminate smuggling networks and mitigate national security threats before they can inflict harm.”

Providing additional context, CBP Assistant Commissioner Hilton Beckham remarked, “Intelligence suggests that the smuggling network has trafficked individuals from adversarial regimes, including Iran—posing direct risks to U.S. national security. President Trump is unequivocal: the safety of the American populace is paramount.”

In response to the situation on social media, a well-known conservative remarked, “NEW INFORMATION: Two Iranian nationals have been apprehended in Van Nuys following the execution of a search warrant by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which targeted a human smuggling operation linked to national security threats. In other words: California is sheltering illegal aliens who are on the FBI Terror Watchlist.”

In the comments section of this post, users expressed concern regarding the arrests, with one comment stating, “Iranian illegals, some of whom are on the FBI terror watchlist, were operating a human trafficking ring in Los Angeles. This is who California Democrats aim to protect.” In agreement, another user sarcastically remarked, “They’re merely fulfilling the jobs that Americans refuse to do, correct? That’s the narrative the Democrats continue to promote. .”

As the reactions continued, numerous conservatives criticized the Democratic leadership in California, asserting, “To those who persist in voting Democrat: By endorsing your party, you are safeguarding individuals like these who intend to inflict harm on us all. What has happened to you? Have you all become radicalized alongside your party?”

Concerned about potential terror threats, another user commented, “What a surprise, right @CAgovernor? You are attempting to retain terrorists like this in your state??? I continue to warn people about terrorist infiltration. This is a positive development, but there are countless others in our country. ”

In a different social media post, another commenter observed, “So much winning!  Two individuals arrested at home, allegedly connected to Iranian human smuggling in the San Fernando Valley. Earlier this week, seven Iranian nationals were detained at the same residence, including individuals listed on the FBI terror watch list.”