The Trump Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has provided additional details regarding the arrest of a 13-year-old illegal immigrant, Arthur Yuri De Almeida Silva Berto, who is suspected of gang involvement and has a documented history of criminal behavior. Berto, a Brazilian national, was detained by ICE after local police reported he had accessed a concealed firearm and threatened to harm another student. The DHS clarified that Berto is a member of the ’33’ gang and has a lengthy record of offenses, including breaking and entering, vandalism, theft, and violent assaults. His arrest followed a police interaction where a classmate reported his threatening behavior, leading to his detention and subsequent transfer to juvenile detention. ICE officials noted that his criminal history and gang affiliations justified his detention as a public safety concern.
According to documents obtained by Fox News Digital from a senior Trump administration official, Berto’s criminal history includes multiple police complaints dating back to June 2024. These include incidents of vandalism, theft, and violent altercations with other gang members. In July 2024, he was charged with larceny over $1,200 for stealing two bicycles and a cellphone. Subsequent incidents led to his identification as a