Federal, state, and local authorities across Texas this week carried out a series of enforcement actions, including a Hidalgo County stash house raid, a Fort Worth terror threat arrest, and an ICE vehicle collision in Lewisville.
1. Stash House Sweep in Hidalgo County
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael W. Banks claimed in a December 4 post that federal, state, and local authorities uncovered “several illegal aliens packed inside a stash house in Hidalgo County, TX” during a coordinated enforcement operation. The post described the arrests of individuals from Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico and asserted that all would be “processed in accordance with immigration law.”
The video posted by Banks showed multiple adult males being escorted out of a structure in handcuffs and later being directed onto a bus. It is not clear from the video how many individuals were present in total or what evidence, if any, was recovered at the site.
12/1- In a coordinated enforcement operation, USBP and Texas DPS discovered several illegal aliens packed inside a stash house in Hidalgo County, TX- thanks to solid intel received from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. The arrests included individuals originating from seven… pic.twitter.com/6EedSdPihM
— Chief Michael W. Banks (@USBPChief) December 4, 2025
A separate press release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection also alleged that agents discovered “43 suspected illegal aliens hiding inside the small trailer home in substandard and unsanitary conditions.” CBP stated the case remains under investigation.
Authorities have not released body camera footage, surveillance footage, or additional documentation to substantiate the claims made in the posts and releases.
2. Fort Worth Threat Case: Afghan Citizen Charged
A man residing in Fort Worth was federally charged after allegedly threatening in a video call to build a bomb, conduct a suicide attack, and kill Americans and others, according to a press release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas.
Prosecutors alleged that , a 30-year-old Afghan citizen, made the threats during a November 23 video call that was later posted to TikTok, X, and Facebook, as previously reported on by The Dallas Express. The complaint claims Alokozay angrily gestured while speaking Dari and threatened “infidels,” Americans, and individuals on the call. Prosecutors alleged he referenced a type of yellow cooking oil container “favored by the Taliban” for improvised explosive devices. They stated he had come to the United States to kill the participants.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi said in the press release, “This Afghan national came into America during the Biden administration and as alleged, explicitly stated that he came here in order to kill American citizens.” She added that the threats illustrate what she called a “public safety threat created by the Biden administration’s vetting breakdown.”
U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould stated, “Those individuals who jeopardize the public safety and security of North Texas residents will be swiftly brought to justice.”
Federal officials said Alokozay is in custody pending further proceedings. The charge of transmitting a threatening communication carries a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison.
3. ICE Dallas Vehicle Strike in Lewisville
ICE’s Dallas Enforcement and Removal Operations unit alleged that an “illegal alien evading arrest” crashed into an ICE vehicle during a vehicle stop, according to a December 2 post from the agency. The unit X account claimed the collision reflected “reckless disregard for life” and said federal assault charges would result.
The photographs posted by the agency showed a gray minivan with heavy front-end damage and deployed airbags in the middle of a roadway in front of a strip mall. The Dallas Express identified the location as 2406 S Stemmons Freeway, Suite B, Lewisville, Texas.
The attacks on ICE officers performing their duties has to stop! During a vehicle stop, an illegal alien evading arrest crashed into an ICE vehicle.
The reckless disregard for life and attempts to disrupt ICE operations will result in federal charges for assault on an officer. pic.twitter.com/HhoZEM93Ld
— ICE Dallas (@ERODallas) December 2, 2025
ICE did not publicly identify the driver, release arrest records, or provide additional evidence supporting the account of events. No injuries were detailed in the agency’s post.
This edition of Texas Takedown Weekly continues the series’ return to its traditional format, following last week’s reporting on border arrests, federal prosecutions, and immigration enforcement activity across the state.
To read last week’s edition, click Texas Takedown Weekly: ‘Worst Of The Worst’ And Remember The Alamo-Caine.
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