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Food truck owner's cameras capture FBI raid, agents destroy surveillance equipment

Nov 22, 2025 · San Antonio, TX, Venezuela

Food truck owner's cameras capture FBI raid, agents destroy surveillance equipment

Genesis Valadez, owner of Las Pollitas food truck, captured footage on her business cameras of a federal raid on an unauthorized nightclub near Basse Road and San Pedro Avenue in San Antonio. The operation on November 17, 2025, involved 14 state, local, and federal agencies and resulted in the arrest of more than 150 people, including 27 alleged members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang. Video from Valadez's cameras shows federal agents using flash bangs and smoke bombs, zip-tying detainees, and intentionally destroying a neighbor's surveillance camera. The raid also resulted in the seizure of three guns, cocaine, and approximately $35,000 in cash. Valadez and other lawful business owners operating food trucks in the area were forced to relocate due to community fear following the operation.

Timeline

Nov 22, 2025Luis Amador Castillo-Hernandez charged with manufacturing or delivering cocaine based on controlled purchases conducted prior to the raid
Nov 17, 2025Federal agents from 14 state, local, and federal agencies raided unauthorized nightclub near Basse Road and San Pedro Avenue at 3 a.m., detaining more than 150 people including 27 alleged Tren de Aragua members; Genesis Valadez's food truck cameras captured agents using flash bangs, smoke bombs, zip-tying detainees, and destroying surveillance equipment; three guns, cocaine, and approximately $35,000 in cash were seized
Nov 9, 2025Second controlled cocaine purchase conducted from Castillo-Hernandez, totaling 3.3 grams of cocaine across both purchases
Sep 27, 2025Texas Department of Public Safety and FBI conducted first controlled cocaine purchase from Luis Amador Castillo-Hernandez at the 5900 block of San Pedro Avenue

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