U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) executed a federal search warrant on June 27, 2025, at a human smuggling hub in Los Angeles linked to national security threats. The operation, led by CBP’s Special Response Team with support from Border Patrol tactical units, resulted in the arrest of two individuals. Earlier in the week, seven Iranian nationals, including persons on the FBI Terror Watchlist and associates of an Iranian human trafficking network, were arrested at the same location. The smuggling ring reportedly has connections to terrorist networks, with federal authorities describing the hub as frequently used to harbor illegal aliens who pose national security concerns. The raids and arrests have been part of an intensified federal effort in Los Angeles amid local protests and unrest. Additional arrests related to the Iranian smuggling operation have been made in the area, including two Iranian nationals detained in Van Nuys. Federal immigration tactical units have also conducted related enforcement actions in Los Angeles, including detentions at a Home Depot location. Authorities continue to investigate the network's links to international terrorism and human trafficking activities.