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Two Arrested in Santurce Business Intervention

Published Sep 14, 2026, 8:44 AM ASTvia El Nuevo Día

Why this matters: The intervention in Santurce, a neighborhood in San Juan, involved multiple federal and local agencies, highlighting the coordinated effort to address potential security concerns in the area.

Two individuals were arrested on Monday morning during an intervention by police and federal agents, along with officials from various state agencies, at a business in Santurce. Inspector Joey Fontánez stated that he was unaware of the specific reason for the arrests, but knew that a firearm was involved. The Police Department’s press office later indicated that both detainees were taken into custody by federal agents.

The intervention included officials from ICE, CBP, FBI, DEA, the Department of Hacienda, and the San Juan Municipality’s Division of Permits. Fontánez confirmed the participation of these agencies in the operation.

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SourceEl Nuevo Día

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