U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in collaboration with the North Texas Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Strike Force, arrested a foreign fugitive wanted by Venezuelan authorities for his involvement in the homicide of four individuals. The arrest took place on May 2 in Grapevine, Texas.
Anthony Fabian Marin La Torre, aged 42, was apprehended by law enforcement officers from the DEA, FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, and ICE Dallas. Josh Johnson, acting Field Office Director for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Dallas, stated: “This fugitive stands accused of some horrific crimes, further representing a threat in the communities of Texas that we will not tolerate.” He emphasized ICE Dallas's commitment to public safety and removing criminal threats.
The case against Marin began when U.S. law enforcement was notified by Venezuelan authorities on February 18 about his alleged contract killings in Venezuela. R. Joseph Rothrock, Special Agent in Charge at FBI Dallas, reiterated their dedication to community safety: “FBI Dallas, along with our North Texas OCDETF Strike Force partners, is committed to our mutual objective of ensuring community safety.”
Marin La Torre entered the United States illegally near San Luis, Arizona on September 26, 2022. He was charged as an inadmissible alien under the Immigration Nationality Act and remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
The public is encouraged to report crimes or suspicious activities through ICE’s hotline or online tip form.
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