A multi-department operation last week ended with the arrest of one of Colombia’s most wanted fugitives in New Braunfels.
Aderbis Segundo Pirela-Pirela, 29, was wanted by Columbian authorities on several charges.
The alleged charges included homicide, drug trafficking and extortion, Homeland Security Investigations San Antonio said in a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Pirela was using the alias “Maracucho,” the post on X said.
Pirela, a Venezuelan citizen, unlawfully entered the United States on Jan. 2 near Eagle Pass, an HSI public affairs officer said in an emailed statement. Border patrol officers arrested him the same day near El Paso and issued a notice to appear.
USBP later issued Pirela an order of recognizance and released him from custody on Jan. 5, the statement said.
When asked what prompted Pirela to be released in El Paso, HSI referred back to their emailed statement.
Pirela was arrested in New Braunfels on March 12. He was transferred into ICE custody in San Antonio, pending the outcome of his immigration case, HSI said in their email.
KSAT emailed SAPD seeking comment on their involvement in Pirela’s arrest but were referred back to HSI.
3/14: USBP, ICE, HSI, Texas DPS & San Antonio PD all worked together to identify, locate & arrest Aderbis Segundo Pirela-Pirela.
Why? He is a Venezuelan national residing in New Braunfels, TX, and he’s wanted in Colombia for charges of trafficking, homicide, & extortion! pic.twitter.com/lni4M1OE9Y
— Chief Jason Owens (@USBPChief) March 18, 2024
