BREAKING: ICE Descends on Minneapolis — 83,000 Somalis Face Mass Deportation in Federal Operation

Before dawn broke, the sound of helicopters filled the Minneapolis sky, as federal agents descended on neighborhoods in what is being described as one of the most extensive federal operations in recent history. Operation Shattered Compass, a sweeping effort led by ICE and multiple federal agencies, has left the city stunned, as authorities move door-to-door, sealing off blocks and raiding homes in a mission that goes far beyond simple deportations.

The Scope of the Operation
Authorities have flagged more than 83,000 individuals for possible immigration violations in what they describe as a compliance review. But sources inside the operation have made it clear that this is no ordinary immigration sweep. Investigators claim that what started as an effort to check the status of immigrants living in the city has uncovered something far more sinister—a $2.3-billion-a-year underground criminal network.

The Dark Web of Crime Unveiled
As the raids progressed, investigators uncovered layers of criminal activity that had gone undetected for years. Document fraud, identity trafficking, and a complex system of money laundering were just the beginning. The network allegedly moved millions of dollars through a series of shell companies, encrypted communications, and black-market financial channels, making it almost impossible to trace until now.

Federal authorities claim they’ve been able to untangle a web of operations that spanned multiple states and countries. The operation’s scale is mind-boggling, with investigators seizing documents, digital evidence, and even gold bars hidden in residential properties.

The Political Bombshell
But the most shocking discovery may have been in City Hall. Sources claim that Minneapolis Mayor Thomas Reichert was taken into custody at his office, facing charges related to wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy. The mayor, a longtime city official, was reportedly blindsided by the arrest, and his involvement in the network came as a major shock to both his supporters and critics alike.

Investigators also claim that local officials were quietly on the payroll of the criminal organization, and that certain safehouses and illegal operations were knowingly ignored. Federal agents allege that some members of the local law enforcement were even tipping off the criminals before the operations began.

64 Locations Raided, Women and Children Rescued
In total, 64 locations were raided as part of the operation. Among the discoveries were industrial-grade document forgers working in windowless rooms, hidden basements locked from the outside, and illegal safehouses where women and children were reportedly being trafficked. These rescues add another layer of complexity to the investigation, as it becomes clear that this underground network was far more than a money-making scheme—it was allegedly involved in human trafficking, forced labor, and the destruction of thousands of lives.

What’s Next? The Second Wave
If the allegations are true, Operation Shattered Compass could go down as one of the largest and most comprehensive crackdowns in recent memory. But federal officials have remained tight-lipped about what comes next. If this was the first wave of arrests and seizures, the big question remains: what does the second wave look like?

The discovery of a vast, deeply embedded criminal network suggests that this is just the tip of the iceberg. Investigators continue to sift through the mountains of evidence recovered, and the political fallout from the arrest of high-ranking local officials is likely to spark further revelations in the coming weeks.