[BREAKING] Chaotic car chase ends with ICE nabbing alleged foreign terrorist leader accused of holding wife captive

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Brazilian illegal immigrant, who authorities say previously served as a commander of two designated foreign terrorist organizations, after allegedly attempting to flee a traffic stop in North Carolina while preparing to escape to Mexico.

Felipe Linares de Oliveira Dell Aquilla, known as “Don,” was arrested on June 5 in Mooresville, North Carolina, after allegedly leading authorities on a vehicle chase that ended in a crash prior to his arrest, according to a Department of Homeland Security press release obtained by Fox News Digital.

Federal authorities say Dell Aquilla was wanted in Brazil on charges of criminal conspiracy and extortion and had been preparing to leave the United States for Mexico.

Dell Aquilla previously served as a commander within the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), two Brazil-based criminal organizations that were recently designated foreign terrorist organizations by the Trump administration, according to the DHS.

"This arrest demonstrates HSI's unwavering commitment to protecting our communities from dangerous international criminals," Mark M.

Zito, HSI Special Agent in Charge of North and South Carolina, said in an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital.

“By removing a known leader of violent foreign terrorist organizations – wanted for serious crimes, including criminal conspiracy and extortion – we have prevented further harm to innocent people here and abroad,” Zito said.

Police intelligence indicated that Dell Aquilla was holding his wife against her will while he planned his escape to Mexico.

Authorities said investigators later interviewed his wife, who confirmed she had been detained against her will.

Investigators said Dell Aquilla led authorities on a chase after officers initiated a traffic stop.

The chase ended when he crashed into stopped traffic and allegedly attempted to flee on foot before being taken into custody.

According to DHS, a search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of multiple cell phones, laptop computers, cash, and a 9mm handgun.

"Our officers, working alongside dedicated state and local law enforcement partners, acted quickly and decisively to ensure this individual no longer threatens the safety of our neighborhoods," Zito said.

"HSI will continue to pursue those who endanger our communities and bring them to justice." Dell Aquilla was transported to a county jail and faces a state felony charge of fleeing to elude arrest.

HSI is filing additional charges of kidnapping and being an alien in possession of a firearm, according to DHS.

ICE has also served him with a detainer.

Dell Aquilla entered the United States illegally “at an unknown date and location,” according to federal authorities.

HSI Greensboro and HSI Charlotte worked alongside HSI New England, the Iredell County Sheriff's Office and the Mooresville Police Department on the operation.

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