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'Violent criminals' from Mexico, Honduras arrested in San Antonio ICE investigation

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Published  February 10, 2025 9:12am CST
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ICE HSI San Antonio and local law enforcement partners arrest dangerous criminal aliens during South Texas enforcement action

The Brief

    • ICE HSI San Antonio and local law enforcement conduct routine, daily enforcement actions in San Antonio.
    • Since Jan. 22, four of those arrested have been described as being the most violent criminals.
    • Individuals can report suspicious criminal activity to the ICE Tip Line 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-866-DHS-2-ICE.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations, and law enforcement in San Antonio have conducted routine, daily enforcement actions in South Texas that began during the week of Jan. 22.

ICE HSI San Antonio

Of the arrests that began during the week of Jan. 22, two from Mexico and two from Honduras are described as the most violent criminals arrested.

What we know:

Here is what ICE HSI San Antonio officials have released about the four most violent criminals:

  • A 35-old Mexican male convicted of drug trafficking and prior deportation, is now facing re-entry after deportation charges. He remains in federal custody.
  • A 37-year- old Honduran male and MS-13 member, convicted of felony fraud and felony weapon offenses remains in federal custody pending his removal from the United States.
  • A 53-year-old Mexican male who was convicted of aggravated assault causing bodily injury and possession of a controlled substance. The criminal was previously removed and is now facing re-entry after deportation charges. He remains in federal custody.
  • A 30-year-old Honduran male convicted for DWI, forgery and re-entry after deportation, remains in federal custody pending his removal from the United States.

What we don't know:

ICE HSI San Antonio officials have not released the names of the individuals, or the total number of people arrested in these routine, daily enforcement actions in South Texas.

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ICE HSI San Antonio and our law enforcement partners arrest dangerous criminal aliens during South Texas enforcement action

What they're saying:

"HSI San Antonio remains steadfast in its mission to apprehend individuals who pose a significant threat to public safety," said HSI San Antonio Special Agent in Charge Craig Larrabee. "The arrest of these individuals who have flagrantly violated immigration laws and are actively involved in criminal enterprise, is a vital step in strengthening and protecting our communities and the country’s borders."

What you can do:

Individuals can report suspicious criminal activity to the ICE Tip Line 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1-866-DHS-2-ICE.

The Source: Information in this article is from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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