Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted a significant operation, which has culminated in the arrest of more than 530 individuals residing illegally in the United States. Among those detained are several individuals with serious criminal backgrounds, including convictions for child sexual abuse and involvement in gang activities. This initiative is a part of the broader strategy of the Trump administration, focusing on strict enforcement of immigration laws.
The operation was a major component of a wider deportation strategy that has been a hallmark of President Trump’s tenure, emphasizing the importance of lawful immigration. According to official figures, ICE managed to make 373 criminal arrests and 165 non-criminal arrests by 6 p.m. ET on Thursday. This reflects a determined effort to uphold the law and ensure that those who pose a threat to society are held accountable.
In addition to these arrests, the operation also resulted in over 1,000 removals or repatriations, highlighting the administration’s commitment to addressing illegal immigration comprehensively. Among those apprehended were 16 gang members, with four being linked to the notorious Tren de Aragua criminal organization, known for its violent activities.
ICE has detailed several high-profile arrests across the nation. In Buffalo, New York, agents detained an Ecuadorian national who had previously received a conviction for rape. In another notable case, Pedro Julio Mejia, a Dominican Republic national, was arrested in Buffalo following a conviction for sexual conduct against a child.
In St. Paul, Minnesota, ICE agents apprehended Cristofer Alexander Ramirez-Oliva, a Honduran national convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Similarly, in San Francisco, Ariel Rene Romice-Patino, a Mexican national, was arrested due to a prior conviction for the sexual exploitation of a child, for which he had been sentenced to 62 months in prison.
Moreover, Magdaleno Zenen Hernandez Garcia, another Mexican national, was arrested for his conviction of continuous sexual abuse of a child aged 14 or younger. These arrests underscore the administration’s focus on ensuring the safety of American communities by removing dangerous individuals from the country.
ICE also targeted individuals with suspected ties to terrorism. In New York, agents arrested Gokhan Adriguzel, a Turkish national identified as a known or suspected terrorist. In Chicago, Rimon Aparicio-Pimentel, a Mexican national with a prior conviction for attempted murder, was detained. Aparicio-Pimentel had been sentenced to 17 years in prison, yet a previous ICE detainer was not honored by local authorities, leading to his release without ICE being notified.
The current administration’s deportation campaign has intensified since President Trump assumed office. Prior to this recent operation, ICE had already made 460 arrests since the inauguration, illustrating the administration’s persistence in enforcing immigration laws.
President Trump has made it clear that securing the border is a top priority. On his first day in office, he signed 10 executive orders aimed at bolstering immigration enforcement, which included restarting the construction of a border wall, ending parole programs, limiting birthright citizenship, and deploying military resources to the border.
Additionally, the administration has revoked the Biden-era policy that restricted ICE operations in “sensitive places” and eliminated limits on expedited removals, enabling faster deportations of those who violate immigration laws. This move aligns with the administration’s broader strategy to ensure the integrity of the nation’s borders.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt lauded the operation, emphasizing the administration’s dedication to fulfilling its campaign promises. She stated, “The largest massive deportation operation in history is well underway. Promises made. Promises kept.” This assertion reflects the administration’s unwavering stance on immigration enforcement.
The recent arrests also encompassed individuals flagged by Interpol Red Notices, members of the MS-13 gang, and other violent offenders with extensive criminal histories. In one notable instance captured by Fox News, ICE agents in Boston apprehended a Haitian gang member with 18 prior convictions. This individual audaciously declared, “I ain’t going back to Haiti,” and added an expletive-laden remark in support of Joe Biden and Barack Obama.
EXCLUSIVE: We were given exclusive access to ICE’s elite Boston team as they went into sanctuary jurisdictions and targeted the “worst of the worst” criminal illegal aliens, including a combative Haitian man who said he won’t go back & screamed “F**k Trump, Biden forever!”. Other… pic.twitter.com/wQ43sv5MBf
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 23, 2025
This arrest was part of a Boston raid targeting the “worst of the worst” criminal illegal aliens, as reported by @BillMelugin_. The operation underscores the administration’s commitment to removing those who pose the greatest threat to public safety, ensuring that American communities are protected from violent criminals.
I’m curious what concerns there would be over the following being removed from the streets by ICE Boston yesterday?
Two MS-13 gang members, one of which has an Interpol Red Notice warrant for aggravated murder
Haitian gang member w/ 17 convictions
Multiple alleged rapists,… https://t.co/HQl6GoeAHW— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) January 24, 2025
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Swiftly execute the raping, murdering, drug-running trash. They deserve to die for what they have done.
Also, so there is no way for them to sneak back in.