Federal authorities arrested four illegal aliens in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday night after one of the individuals inside a residence allegedly aimed a laser at a U.S. Border Patrol helicopter, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The incident occurred as federal officers monitored activity near the city’s ICE facility, where violent demonstrations by Antifa and other far-left groups had taken place over the weekend.

FBI Portland & our federal partners @FPSDHS @HSISeattle searched a residence associated with a subject who is alleged to have aimed a laser at a @CBP helicopter conducting law enforcement activity in the skies over Portland, as well as another aircraft in the area on 9/27. pic.twitter.com/dqNUPgKaCM

— FBI Portland (@FBIPortland) September 29, 2025

President Donald Trump confirmed that he had ordered additional measures to secure federal property in the area.

“At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect war ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists. I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” President Trump said.

BREAKING: President Trump has directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to deploy U.S. military troops to protect ICE facilities under nightly siege by Antifa in Portland, Oregon.

Trump wrote on Truth Social: “At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am… pic.twitter.com/KjCyOvKXbx

— RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) September 27, 2025

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According to investigators, the laser was directed at a Customs and Border Protection aircraft conducting operations in the area. A search warrant was obtained for a residence linked to the suspect.

When federal agents executed the warrant, they discovered four illegal aliens inside the property. All four were taken into custody.

Agents made contact with the subject, as well as three other inhabitants who were at the residence. All four suspects are in the U.S. illegally, and were placed into the custody of @EROSeattle personnel.

— FBI Portland (@FBIPortland) September 29, 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed the arrests in a statement.

“FBI Portland just took down a residence of a suspect who allegedly targeted CBP officers – all four individuals located in the house are in the U.S. illegally and now in custody,” Patel said. He added, “Come after law enforcement officers and this FBI will put you away.”

FBI Portland just took down a residence of a suspect who allegedly targeted CBP officers – all four individuals located in the house are in the U.S. illegally and now in custody. Come after law enforcement officers and this FBI will put you away. @FBIPortland https://t.co/qwEJdwzwHQ

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 30, 2025

The arrests come amid heightened security in Portland, where ICE facilities have faced repeated demonstrations from Antifa and other extremist groups.

Federal authorities said the presence of illegal aliens engaged in hostile actions against aircraft added further justification for their increased enforcement posture.

The individuals arrested have not yet been publicly identified, and charges related to the laser incident are pending review by federal prosecutors. The investigation remains ongoing.

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