In the early hours of Sunday morning, chaos unfolded at a Colorado nightclub when federal and local authorities carried out a surprise raid, resulting in the arrest of 114 undocumented migrants.

The operation, led by the Drug Enforcement Agency’s Rocky Mountain Division alongside local law enforcement and other federal agents, took place around 3 a.m. as the club was still packed with partygoers.

Witnesses described a surreal and frightening scene. As music thumped inside, dozens of armed officers surrounded the building, catching patrons completely off guard. Women in heels and evening dresses stood stunned at the entrance, trying to make sense of the sudden show of force.

Inside the club, the mood turned from festive to frantic. As officers burst through the door, weapons drawn, a woman who had been on the phone stumbled and fell, startled by the chaos around her. Another guest, realizing what was happening, dropped to his knees outside, raising his hands in surrender. A beer bottle slipped from another patron’s hand as he complied with police commands.

Screams and confusion filled the air. Some guests broke down in tears, others attempted to flee, but the perimeter was tightly secured. Police shouted for everyone to get down while sirens pierced the night, signaling the seriousness of the situation.

Authorities have yet to release full details about the operation, but the arrests mark one of the largest single-night apprehensions of undocumented migrants in the state this year.