In this detailed Military Power investigation, we break down the FBI and ICE raid on a Los Angeles mansion that became a key location in a massive $1.9 billion federal probe. What began as a quiet early morning operation quickly unfolded into a multi-state investigation involving welfare fraud, money laundering, shell companies, and cross-border financial flows.

This write explores how Operation Metro Surge expanded from immigration enforcement in Minnesota to uncover a broader criminal network operating across the United States. With over 400 arrests and more than 100 federal agents deployed, investigators traced suspicious financial patterns, fraudulent social program exploitation, and complex international transfers that raised national security concerns.

We analyze how federal agencies pieced together months of covert surveillance, how gaps in coordination allowed networks to grow, and why this case moved beyond standard immigration enforcement into a major financial and security investigation. The case also sparked nationwide debate over federal authority, local cooperation policies, and the balance between public safety and civil trust.

If you want a clear, fact-based breakdown of this $1.9B investigation, Operation Metro Surge, and the broader implications for U.S. law enforcement and national security, subscribe to Military Power and stay tuned for the next part of this unfolding story.