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May 29, 2025Tallahassee, FL, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests 100+ illegal aliens during targeted enforcement operation in Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 100 illegal aliens during a targeted enforcement operation at construction sites in the in Tallahassee during a joint agency operation May 29.

The multiagency operation, directed by ICE Homeland Security Investigations Tallahassee, with significant assistance from ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, Florida Highway Patrol, FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, U.S. Marshals Service, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigations, led to the arrest of illegal aliens from Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Venezuelans, Colombia, and Honduras to name a few.

One was taken into state custody for resisting arrest and is being charged with four counts of assault on law enforcement officers. Another attempted to pull a weapon on officers.

“These types of enforcement actions aim to eliminate illegal employment, holding employers accountable and protecting employment opportunities for America’s lawful workforce,” said ICE HSI Tallahassee Assistant Special Agent in Charge Nicholas Ingegno. “HSI Tallahassee, working alongside our state, local, and federal partners, will continue protecting public safety by enforcing the immigration laws of our nation.”

ICE officials have continually emphasized the agency’s continued focus to identifying public safety and national security threats. Individuals unlawfully present in the United States who are encountered during enforcement operations may be taken into custody and processed for removal in accordance with federal law.

Members of the public with information about suspected immigration violations or related criminal activity are encouraged to contact the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or submit information online via the ICE Tip Form.

For more information about ICE HSI Tallahassee and its efforts to enhance public safety in Florida, follow us on X at @HSITampa.

Updated: 06/13/2025
May 19, 2025Lowell, MA, United StatesWorksite Enforcement

ICE arrests 11 illegal aliens during Lowell worksite enforcement operation

LOWELL, Mass. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and federal law enforcement partners arrested 11 illegal aliens during a worksite enforcement operation targeting a business with alleged unauthorized hiring practices in Lowell May 16.

ICE Homeland Security Investigations special agents and ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations officers conducted the arrests at a staging area for a Massachusetts-based roofing business. After interviews and records checks, 11 individuals were arrested for being illegally present in the United States. The individuals arrested are all Ecuadorian citizens.

ICE HSI New England Worksite Enforcement group led the investigation with support from ICE ERO Boston, DEA New England division, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Boston field division.

Federal law requires employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all individuals they hire, using the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. ICE uses the I-9 inspection program to promote compliance with these requirements, as part of a broader strategy to address and deter the employment of unauthorized workers. These inspections are among the federal government’s most effective tools to enforce U.S. employment laws.

HSI’s worksite enforcement strategy includes leveraging the agency’s full range of investigative capabilities. Worksite investigations often uncover additional criminal activity such as alien smuggling, human trafficking, money laundering, document fraud, worker exploitation, and substandard wages or working conditions.

Members of the public with information about suspected immigration violations or related criminal activity are encouraged to contact the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or submit information online via the ICE Tip Form.

Updated: 05/19/2025
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December 1, 2025Washington, DC, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests 2 criminal illegal aliens convicted of endangering children

WASHINGTON — ICE arrested two criminal illegal aliens convicted of heinous crimes against children in back-to-back targeted operations in New Jersey and Texas. Gladys Leticia Bustamente-Rios, of Honduras, and Maria Alejandra Gamarro-Quinonez, of Guatemala, are both in ICE custody. Bustamente has been previously removed from the U.S. and was barred from ever reentering, and Gamarro has a final order of removal.

“These criminal illegal aliens victimized innocent children, the most vulnerable members of our society,” said ICE Director Todd M. Lyons. “ICE is ensuring that these criminals will never do this again. Our mission is about public safety and removing dangerous threats from this country, and we will not rest until our communities are safe from these vicious criminals.”

Bustamente illegally entered the United States in 1997, when she was charged with assault and a family offense and sentenced to five years in prison. On Aug. 17, 1998, an immigration judge ordered her removed and prohibited her from ever reentering the country. She was removed on July 30, 1999. Bustamente illegally reentered the country, which is a felony. On Nov. 9, 2025, ICE officers arrested her near her residence. She will remain in ICE custody pending her removal.

Gamarro, who entered the U.S. legally on a visitor visa, was required to leave the country by April 27, 2007, but failed to do so. ICE encountered her in New Jersey’s Sussex County Jail on Aug. 14, 2013, after local authorities arrested her for theft. She posted a $2,000 bond and was released with a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge. On April 1, 2025, an immigration judge in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, ordered her removed. ICE arrested her Nov. 10 in Graham, Texas, where she was reporting for probation after a judge deferred adjudication in her child endangerment and abandonment case. She will remain in ICE custody pending her removal.

The public is encouraged to report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

Learn more about ICE’s public safety mission on X at @ICEgov.

Updated: 12/08/2025
July 9, 2025Newark, NJ, United StatesWorksite Enforcement

ICE arrests 20 illegal aliens during worksite inspection in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 20 illegal aliens July 8 during a joint worksite compliance inspection at Alba Wines and Spirits Warehousing and Distribution in Edison, New Jersey.

More than 100 individuals were encountered during the customs compliance inspection led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and ICE Newark. Twenty of the individuals were identified as illegal aliens, natives from multiple South American countries, and five of those aliens were issued final orders of removal by an immigration judge.

CBP is authorized to conduct unannounced inspections of customs freight stations and bonded warehouses to ensure that the facility is adhering to CBP protocols for the importation of cargo entering the United States. ICE Homeland Security Investigations conducts worksite enforcement across the nation to ensure businesses are following immigration and employment laws.

During worksite inspections, any alien determined to be in violation of U.S. immigration laws may be subject to arrest, detention, and, if removal by final order, removal from the United States.

Members of the public with information about suspected immigration violations or related criminal activity are encouraged to contact the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423), or submit information online via the ICE Tip Form.

Updated: 07/14/2025
October 30, 2025Washington, DC, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests 223 illegal aliens along northwest Indiana highways

WASHINGTON — Immigration authorities have made 223 arrests along Northwest Indiana highways since mid-September as they aim to clear the state’s roadways of illegal aliens who create safety risks.

“ICE launched operation Midway Blitz to remove illegal alien threats to public safety, which is exactly what we have done in Chicago,” said acting ICE Director Todd M. Lyons. “We recognized from the start that this must include protecting roadways carrying interstate traffic and cargo. Sanctuary policies like those in Illinois sadly don’t recognize borders, and ICE and the Indiana State Police have successfully arrested hundreds of illegal alien truck drivers who should not be operating on our highways. In recent weeks, we have seen illegal semi-truck drivers responsible for significant loss of life across the country. This was preventable, and that is precisely why we are working to ensure this doesn’t happen in Indiana or Illinois.”

Many of the illegal aliens’ CDLs were from states with sanctuary policies, including California, Illinois and New York. Of the 46 truck drivers detained as illegal aliens, 10 had a type of CDL that has been subject to abuse in some states. The Trump administration has pushed states to stop issuing CDLs to illegal aliens.

The results show again how neglect of the nation’s immigration laws has undermined the rule of law and made America less secure. President Donald J. Trump’s common-sense enforcement efforts are restoring the rule of law and making the U.S. safe again.

The operation in Indiana, focused on immigration enforcement, has been aimed specifically at improving safety on the Hoosier State’s busy highways, where innocent people’s lives can be put in jeopardy by drivers who aren’t properly licensed or qualified.

The sweep in Indiana is part of Operation Midway Blitz, a Department of Homeland Security initiative targeting criminal illegal aliens in the Chicago area. It’s named in honor of Katie Abraham, who was killed in a hit-and-run by a drunk driver who was an illegal alien.

So far, at least 12 illegal alien drivers and passengers arrested on Indiana highways have had criminal histories, including for DWI, drug dealing, theft, burglary, assault, child abuse, domestic battery, prostitution and fraud. The Indiana initiative is based on a partnership between ICE and the Indiana State Police.

Updated: 10/30/2025
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January 20, 2026Miami, FL, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests 3 criminal illegal alien killers in Florida and a violent criminal illegal alien felon in Florida operation

MIAMI — ICE and federal partners arrested four of the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens in Florida, with convictions including murder, aggravated assault on law enforcement officers, carrying a concealed weapon, a DUI and theft charges.

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations and ICE Homeland Security Investigations teamed up with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to target and arrest these four heinous criminal illegal aliens from Cuba between Jan. 9 and Jan. 12.

The following criminal illegal aliens were arrested.

Nelson Vladimir Gonzalez Del Pino Rodriguez

Convictions: Second-degree murder; Multiple aggravated assaults on law enforcement officers; repeated resisting arrest (with and without violence); escape/flight from custody; multiple DUIs

He has served significant prison sentences, including a 10-year term for murder and aggravated assault on a police officer. ICE and ATF arrested him in Hialeah Jan. 12.

Camilo Arguelles Mendoza

Convictions: Homicide (aggravated felony), resulting in a 20-year sentence; larceny and fraud, each resulting in 15-year sentences; battery and resisting an officer, each resulting in five-year sentences

ICE, HSI and the DEA arrested him in Miami Jan. 12.

Yuri Estevez

Convictions: Homicide; attempted premeditated murder; carrying a concealed weapon

All Estevez’s offenses are felonies and involve violence or weapons. He served at least three years in prison for the attempted murder and weapons charges. ICE arrested him in Hollywood Jan. 12.

Ivan Hernandez-Montes

Convictions: Aggravated assault on a police officer; Property crimes (vehicle theft, larceny, burglary tools); Multiple offenses involving escape, resisting arrest and use of false identification; Additional charges related to violence, theft and obstruction

ICE arrested him Jan. 9.

These criminal illegal aliens will remain ICE custody pending their removal from the U.S.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

For more news and information on ICE’s efforts to enforce our nation’s immigration laws, follow us on X at @EROMiami.

Updated: 01/20/2026
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March 18, 2025San Juan, PR, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests 31 illegal aliens, 3 charged for criminal activity

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with support from the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Marshals, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations, and the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, arrested 31 illegal aliens March 9 during a targeted enforcement operation in the San Juan area.

The multi-agency operation took place at an illegal cockfight location. Three of the arrested were charged for criminal activity.

All the illegal aliens are in ICE custody pending removal.

ICE Homeland Security Investigations San Juan Special Agent in Charge Rebecca González-Ramos said: “This operation is part of ongoing enforcement under the Presidential Executive Order, to combat illegal immigration across Puerto Rico. Local enforcement partnerships are key to fulfill our mission of keeping our communities safe.”

ICE is focused on public safety and national security threats. Individuals illegally present in the United States who are encountered during an enforcement operation may be taken into custody and processed for removal as stated by law.

Members of the public with information can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

Learn more about ICE HSI mission to increase public safety in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands on X at @HSISanJuan.

Updated: 06/13/2025
February 3, 2025Tampa, FL, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests 32 illegal aliens in Palm Beach County enforcement action

ICE Miami, Stuart Sub-office @HSI_Miami @CBPHQ & the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission conducted a multi-agency immigration enforcement operation spanning several counties in Southern Florida, netting 32 arrests of criminal illegal aliens. The illegal aliens were from Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Cuba, Nicaragua with criminal convictions including prostitution, robbery, fraud, larceny, DUI, & narcotics possession.

STUART, Fla. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities in Palm Beach County, Fla., recently netted 32 illegal aliens from various counties with criminal convictions which included drug possession, prostitution, illegal re-entry, resisting an officer, robbery, probation violation, fraud (illegal use of a credit card), larceny, cocaine possession, driving under the influence and possession of stolen property.

ICE officers and agents in Miami, in coordination with the U. S. Border Patrol, conducted targeted immigration enforcement operations in Palm Beach County from January 27 to 28. The operation netted 32 illegal aliens from Guatemala, Haiti, Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Cuba, and Nicaragua.

All illegal aliens arrested during this operation will be detained pending their removal from the United States or a hearing before an immigration judge.

Some highlights from the arrests include:

A 30-year-old Venezuelan male with criminal convictions for resisting officer, drug possession, and robbery who is being detained pending his removal from the United States.
A 44-year-old Haitian female with criminal convictions for battery, drug possession, prostitution, and narcotic equipment possession who is awaiting a removal hearing by an immigration judge.
A 24-year-old Cuban male with criminal convictions for fraud, failure to appear, larceny, and probation violation who is in custody pending removal from the U.S.
A 25-year-old Guatemalan male with criminal convictions for illegal re-entry, cocaine possession, and driving under the influence who is being detained pending removal from the U.S.

Updated: 02/12/2025
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March 6, 2025Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWorksite Enforcement

ICE arrests 4 during worksite enforcement action in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted a worksite enforcement operation at Jumbo Meat Market in Philadelphia, Feb. 27. The operation resulted in the administrative arrest of four Brazilian nationals who had no status to enter or remain in the United States legally, or who had violated the terms of their lawful admission into the U.S.

"Worksite enforcement is a crucial component in ensuring the integrity of our nation's employment laws. By conducting these operations, we not only uphold the law but also protect the rights of legal workers and create a level playing field for businesses that comply with regulations,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Philadelphia Special Agent in Charge Edward V. Owens. “ICE remains steadfast in its commitment to targeting employers who knowingly hire unauthorized workers, as well as those undocumented aliens who exploit the system. This worksite enforcement operation underscores our dedication to maintaining lawful employment practices and securing our nation's economic and public safety interests."

Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all individuals they hire, and to document that information using the Employment Eligibility Verification Form, or I-9. ICE uses the I-9 inspection program to promote compliance with the law, part of a comprehensive strategy to address and deter illegal employment. Inspections are one of the most powerful tools the federal government uses to ensure that businesses are complying with U.S. employment laws.

ICE is focused on public safety and national security threats first and foremost. However, any individual illegally present in the United States who is encountered during an enforcement operation may be taken into custody and processed for removal as stated by law.

Members of the public with information can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

Learn more about ICE Philadelphia’s mission to increase public safety in our Pennsylvania and Delaware communities on X at @HSIPhiladelphia.

Updated: 06/13/2025
June 12, 2025Southington, CT, United StatesWorksite Enforcement

ICE arrests 4 illegal aliens during random worksite enforcement outreach at D-Hand Car Wash in Connecticut

SOUTHINGTON, Conn. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations Hartford, along with Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations, conducted a random worksite enforcement outreach at the D-Hand Car Wash in Southington, Connecticut, June 9. Agents administratively arrested four illegal alien employees from Guatemala who were in the United States without authorization.

"Ensuring compliance with federal employment laws is crucial to maintaining a fair and competitive business environment," said HSI New England Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Krol. "Businesses, such as D-Hand, that employ unauthorized workers not only undermine the integrity of our immigration system but also gain an unfair advantage over law-abiding companies. HSI is committed to identifying and addressing these violations to protect both the legal workforce and honest businesses."

ICE is tasked with enforcing the business community’s compliance with federal employment eligibility requirements and has the responsibility to conduct comprehensive worksite enforcement initiatives targeting employers who violate employment laws. During these operations, any alien determined to be in violation of U.S. Immigration laws may be subject to arrest, detention, and, if removal by final order, removal from the United States.

Members of the public with information about suspected immigration violations or related criminal activity are encouraged to contact the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or submit information online via the ICE Tip Form.

Updated: 06/12/2025
April 16, 2025Laredo, TX, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE arrests 44 criminal aliens during week-long multi-agency operation

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with assistance from federal partners, arrested 44 illegal aliens – including 24 criminal aliens and one documented Paisas gang member – during a targeted enforcement operation conducted from April 6-12 to bolster public safety, national security, and border security.

The illegal aliens are either charged or convicted of various criminal offenses including:

Four criminal aliens convicted of driving while intoxicated.
One criminal alien convicted of theft.
Six criminal aliens arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Two criminal aliens convicted for evading arrest.
Five criminal aliens arrested for assault.
Four criminal aliens arrested for possession of marijuana.
Three criminal aliens convicted for alien smuggling.
Six criminal aliens convicted for illegal re-entry.
One criminal alien arrested for sexual assault.
One criminal alien convicted for sexual assault.
One criminal alien convicted for possession of marijuana.
One criminal alien arrested for resisting arrest.
One criminal alien arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
Two criminal aliens convicted for burglary.
One criminal alien convicted for alien in possession of a firearm.
One criminal alien arrested for tampering with evidence.
One criminal alien was a documented Paisas gang member.

“We remain committed to our mission of keeping communities safe by locating, arresting and removing criminal aliens who pose a threat to public safety and national security,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Harlingen acting Field Office Director Robert Cerna. “ICE will no longer exempt classes or categories of removable aliens from potential enforcement. Routine operations will continue in south Texas and the nation to find the worst of all aliens in violation of our immigration laws. They will be subject to arrest, detention and – if found removable by final order – removal from the United States.”

“The success of this targeted enforcement effort highlights the value of a comprehensive, multi-agency approach to ensuring public safety in our south Texas communities,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations San Antonio Special Agent in Charge Craig Larrabee. “We remain committed to working closely with our law enforcement partners and leveraging all available resources to protect our communities along the southern border.”

Some of these criminal aliens will face additional criminal charges, removal to their home country or remain in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

Updated: 04/16/2025