FRONTLINE

How “Operation Matador” Swept Up Immigrant Teens

Clip: Season 36 Episode 5 | 4m 50s

In an excerpt from the FRONTLINE documentary "The Gang Crackdown," watch how the anti-MS-13 "Operation Matador" swept up immigrant teens -- and meet two teens who were accused of gang affiliation. "The Gang Crackdown" premieres Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 10/9c on PBS and online at pbs.org/frontline.

Aired: 01/16/18

Rating: NR

Video has closed captioning.

Buy Now:

Watch Full Length

Problems Playing Video?

Closed Captioning

More Extras From This Episode

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE "The Gang Crackdown" — Preview

FRONTLINE

"The Gang Crackdown" — Preview

How a slew of killings linked to MS-13 led to a crackdown that swept up immigrant teens.

Preview: S36 Ep5 | 31s

"The Gang Crackdown" — Preview

Preview: S36 Ep5 | 31s

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE PBS Previews: The Gang Crackdown

FRONTLINE

PBS Previews: The Gang Crackdown

A discussion of "The Gang Crackdown" with the filmmakers.

Preview: S36 Ep5 | 1m 30s

PBS Previews: The Gang Crackdown

Preview: S36 Ep5 | 1m 30s

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE How the U.S. Fueled the Rise of MS-13

FRONTLINE

How the U.S. Fueled the Rise of MS-13

Inside the history of MS-13's rise in America.

Clip: S36 Ep5 | 7m 16s

How the U.S. Fueled the Rise of MS-13

Clip: S36 Ep5 | 7m 16s

See All

More Episodes

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE Left Behind America

FRONTLINE

Left Behind America

Intimate stories of one Rust Belt city’s struggle to recover in a post-recession economy.

S36 Ep16 | 54m 48s

Left Behind America

S36 Ep16 | 54m 48s

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE Our Man in Tehran (Part Two)

FRONTLINE

Our Man in Tehran (Part Two)

A revealing series on life inside Iran, with New York Times correspondent Thomas Erdbrink.

S36 Ep15 | 1h 54m 46s

Our Man in Tehran (Part Two)

S36 Ep15 | 1h 54m 46s

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE Our Man in Tehran (Part One)

FRONTLINE

Our Man in Tehran (Part One)

A revealing series on life inside Iran, with New York Times correspondent Thomas Erdbrink.

S36 Ep14 | 1h 54m 47s

Our Man in Tehran (Part One)

S36 Ep14 | 1h 54m 47s

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE Documenting Hate: Charlottesville

FRONTLINE

Documenting Hate: Charlottesville

FRONTLINE and ProPublica investigate the resurgence of white supremacists in America.

S36 Ep13 | 55m 2s

Documenting Hate: Charlottesville

S36 Ep13 | 55m 2s

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE UN Sex Abuse Scandal

FRONTLINE

UN Sex Abuse Scandal

An investigation into sex abuse by UN peacekeepers in the world’s conflict zones.

S36 Ep11 | 54m 47s

UN Sex Abuse Scandal

S36 Ep11 | 54m 47s

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE Blackout in Puerto Rico

FRONTLINE

Blackout in Puerto Rico

An in-depth look why Puerto Rico was left struggling to survive after Hurricane Maria.

S36 Ep10 | 54m 47s

Blackout in Puerto Rico

S36 Ep10 | 54m 47s

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE Trafficked in America

FRONTLINE

Trafficked in America

The story of Guatemalan teens trafficked to Ohio and forced to work against their will.

S36 Ep9 | 54m 47s

Trafficked in America

S36 Ep9 | 54m 47s

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE McCain

FRONTLINE

McCain

Inside John McCain’s complicated relationship with President Trump and his own party.

S36 Ep8 | 54m 47s

McCain

S36 Ep8 | 54m 47s

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE Trump's Takeover

FRONTLINE

Trump's Takeover

Inside President Trump's high-stakes battle for control of the Republican Party.

S36 Ep7 | 54m 47s

Trump's Takeover

S36 Ep7 | 54m 47s

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE Weinstein

FRONTLINE

Weinstein

FRONTLINE investigates the allegations around Harvey Weinstein in an updated film.

S36 Ep6 | 54m 18s

Weinstein

S36 Ep6 | 54m 18s

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE The Gang Crackdown

FRONTLINE

The Gang Crackdown

FRONTLINE investigates a crackdown on the gang MS-13 on Long Island.

S36 Ep5 | 54m 48s

The Gang Crackdown

S36 Ep5 | 54m 48s

Video thumbnail: FRONTLINE Exodus: The Journey Continues

FRONTLINE

Exodus: The Journey Continues

The intimate stories of refugees and migrants, caught in Europe's tightened borders.

S36 Ep4 | 1h 54m 47s

Exodus: The Journey Continues

S36 Ep4 | 1h 54m 47s

See All Episodes