US launches largest deportation operation, arrests 538 illegal migrants

WASHINGTON: Citing the latest daily immigration enforcement report received from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the White House on Friday morning, India time, revealed that over 500 illegal migrants have been arrested and hundreds of illegal immigrant criminals deported "via military aircraft" in a major ongoing operation to crack down on undocumented immigrants in the country.

"Today: The Trump Administration arrested 538 illegal immigrant criminals including a suspected terrorist, four members of the Tren de Aragua gang, and several illegals convicted of sex crimes against minors. The Trump Administration also deported hundreds of illegal immigrant criminals via military aircraft. The largest massive deportation operation in history is well underway. Promises made. Promises kept," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X. Detailing "examples of the criminals arrested", ICE said that the authorities in Buffalo arrested Luis Alberto Espinoza-Boconsaca, who has been convicted of rape, on Thursday.

The enforcement agency added in a series of posts: "On January 23, 2025 ICE Buffalo arrested Pedro Julio Mejia who has been convicted of sexual conduct against a child. On January 23rd, 2025 ICE St. Paul arrested Cristofer Alexander Ramirez-Olivia who was convicted of 3rd degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor. On January 23, 2025 ICE Denver arrested Magdaleno Zenen Hernandez Garcia who has been convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a child aged 14 or younger." (IANS)

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