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Murderer, Child Predator, and Drug Trafficker Among Illegal Aliens Arrested by ICE in Single-Day Sweep

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier in March, Homeland Security issued a press release detailing notable apprehensions carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which reportedly occurred on a single day across the nation, with convicted murderers, child predators, and violent offenders being taken into custody.

According to Homeland Security’s press release, ICE agents apprehended five notable criminal illegal aliens who have convictions in Texas, Virginia, Florida, and California, ranging from weapons offenses to murder, all of whom were apprehended by the agency on March 26.

The five criminal illegal aliens cited in the press release are as follows:
 
  • Nelson Mauricio Gonzales, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, was previously convicted of murder in Texas.
  • Raul Antonio Arevalo-Yanez, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, was previously convicted of indecent liberties with a child by a parent and production of child pornography in Virginia.
  • Cristobal Arreaza, a criminal illegal alien from Venezuela, was previously convicted of assault with a deadly weapon in California.
  • Alexis Herrera-Sillas, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, was previously convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine out of California.
  • Roberto Nino-Reyes, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, was previously convicted of carrying a concealed firearm in Florida.
Homeland Security Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis issued a statement accompanying the press release, decrying the rhetoric coming from elected officials critical of ICE while commending the agency’s officers and agents for their continued work in the face of such criticism.

“While sanctuary politicians continue to demonize our ICE law enforcement, our ICE officers continue arresting public safety threats from our communities,” Assistant Secretary Bis stated, adding, “Yesterday, ICE arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for murder, production of child pornography, drug trafficking, and other despicable crimes.”

“These types of violent, depraved criminals should never have been in the U.S. in the first place. Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, we will not allow criminal illegal aliens to continue victimizing innocent Americans,” Assistant Secretary Bis concluded.
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