U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has arrested a 44-year-old Dominican national in Boston. The individual, Julio Soto-Heredia, faces charges related to fentanyl trafficking and firearm possession.
Soto-Heredia was apprehended on May 18 by officers from ICE Boston and CBP Boston. In addition to the charges in Massachusetts, he is also wanted by authorities in the Dominican Republic for firearms trafficking crimes.
Patricia H. Hyde, acting Field Office Director of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Boston, stated: “Julio Soto-Heredia attempted to flee justice in the Dominican Republic by hiding out in Boston. If that weren’t bad enough, Soto-Heredia apparently illegally armed himself and attempted to peddle poison in our Massachusetts neighborhoods. ICE Boston will not stand idly by while illegal alien offenders victimize the residents of our New England communities. We will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders.”
Currently, Soto-Heredia remains under ICE custody.
The public is encouraged to report any suspected immigration violations or related criminal activities through the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or online via the ICE Tip Form.
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