ICE Houston has announced a significant sweep in Southeast Texas, resulting in the arrest of 822 people deemed a threat to public safety.
Among those arrested during the operation, which lasted from August 17 to August 23, were criminal immigrants, gang members, convicted murderers, child predators, foreign fugitives, and other serious immigration violators.
The operation is consistent with the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to target the “worst of the worst” and enforce federal immigration laws, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement made some high-profile arrests public, emphasizing the gravity of the charges and the profile of those seized.
One such example involves Jorge Eliseo Torres-Soto, a 30-year-old Guatemalan who was convicted of sexual abuse of a child in October 2024 and apprehended by ICE in August.
22. Carlos Vega-Ramirez, a 38-year-old Mexican with many convictions for sexual indecency with a minor, was also apprehended on August 22.
22. Furthermore, 330 of those apprehended had already been ordered removed from the United States, with about 112 having been deported and illegally reentering the country at least once.
This large-scale operation involves many law enforcement organizations, demonstrating a shared commitment to improving community security.
The following agencies provided assistance: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, DEA, ATF, the Diplomatic Security Service, FBI, the United States Marshals Service, and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
This collaboration highlights the Trump administration’s hard stance on enforcing immigration laws, as well as the considerable resources being deployed to combat unlawful activity related to unauthorized immigrants, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement encourages the public to assist in keeping communities secure by reporting crimes or suspicious activities. You can submit a tip through their web form or by phoning 866-347-2423. ICE also uses social media to offer updates about their activities and operations. Follow @EROHouston for more information, including updates on recent actions in the Houston region.
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