This story was originally published by the WND News Center.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem led federal raids by ICE agents in northern Virginia Tuesday morning, despite the fact the operation had been leaked by Vanity Fair congressional reporter Pablo Manriquez who gave advice on eluding capture.

"We will not be deterred by leaks. If you come to this country and break our laws, we will hunt you down," Noem said on X.

"Successful enforcement operation this morning – getting MS-13 members, 18th Street gang members and perpetrators of sexual crimes off our streets."

She later noted the raids were successful: "Northern Virginia is safer this morning after a successful operation getting criminal aliens and gang members off our streets. Thank you to our brave enforcement officers."

In the wake of the operation, Noem was mocked by Aaron Fritschner, the deputy chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., who represents the Arlington neighborhood where one raid occurred.

"Secretary Noem wore a flak jacket to give herself added protection from the ongoing free weapons fire in the dangerous war zone of Arlington, Virginia," Fritschner said, adding, "Known dog-killer appears on the loose in Northern Virginia, keep your pets safe folks."