U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a series of posts on May 10, 2026, detailing the criminal history of Luis Alonso Serrano-Sarmiento, whom the agency identifies as a longstanding member of the 18th Street Gang from Honduras.
In a post at 01:05 UTC, ICE stated: "Luis Alonso Serrano-Sarmiento is a longstanding and active member of the 18th Street Gang from Honduras.
Arrested multiple times by the Boston police
Convicted in Massachusetts of assault & battery
Convicted by a federal court of dealing firearms and crack cocaine and https://t.co/LVJJTGiTxK".
Later that day, ICE shared two additional posts referencing further information with links: " https://t.co/8JEEBWti7O" at 12:23 UTC and " https://t.co/oVb3HlxjKt" at 12:32 UTC.
The 18th Street Gang, also known as "Barrio 18," is an international criminal organization with origins in Los Angeles. Over time, it has expanded its presence to Central America and various U.S. cities, including Boston. Members have been linked to violent crimes such as drug trafficking, extortion, and assaults.
ICE is responsible for enforcing federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration to promote homeland security and public safety. The agency frequently publishes updates about arrests involving individuals associated with transnational gangs.
