NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A member of the MS-13 gang who had been evading authorities since last year has been arrested.

Leonel Vargas Jr. was wanted on felony domestic aggravated assault and other charges, Metro Nashville Police Department reports.

The MNPD SWAT team was credited with the arrest. Federal Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) agents had been investigating Vargas's association with the MS-13 gang.

MNPD confirmed coordination with the ATF in the operation. Vargas is currently being held without bond on outstanding warrants, including a felony charge.

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Anyone who may have information on Vargas and/or MS-13 associations in the area is asked to contact Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.

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