In a recent intensive enforcement campaign spanning ten days, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Houston successfully detained more than 1,500 individuals suspected of violating immigration laws. This large-scale initiative focused on apprehending a diverse group of offenders, including convicted criminals, gang affiliates, international fugitives, and immigration violators, with the goal of bolstering public safety throughout the Houston metropolitan area. The operation exemplifies ICE’s persistent dedication to removing dangerous elements that threaten community well-being and enforcing federal immigration statutes.

The operation’s arrests encompassed several key categories, each representing a distinct threat to public security:

• Convicted Criminal Aliens: Individuals previously found guilty of serious offenses such as violent assaults, drug distribution, and other felonies.
• Gang Affiliates: Persons linked to organized and violent gangs known for destabilizing neighborhoods and endangering law enforcement.
• International Fugitives: Individuals sought under extradition requests or international arrest warrants.
• Immigration Violators: Those unlawfully present in the U.S. due to illegal entry or overstaying visas.