U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led a Department of Homeland Security operation to return 122 individuals to the People's Republic of China on June 3. The group, which included 96 males and 26 females, had final removal orders from ICE detention facilities across the United States. The ages of those removed ranged from 19 to 68.
“Through our interagency partnerships and coordination across ICE field offices, we have successfully removed these individuals, many who were convicted of egregious crimes,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas acting Field Office Director Josh Johnson. “This operation not only enhances the public safety of our communities across the U.S. but also strengthens national security. Our colleagues at ICE come to work every day to identify, arrest and remove illegal aliens who attempt to circumvent our nation’s immigrations laws.”
ICE routinely arrests individuals who have committed crimes or violated immigration laws in the United States. All individuals found in violation may be subject to arrest, detention, and removal if deemed removable by a final order.
The flight included individuals convicted of serious offenses such as murder/homicide, lewd acts with a minor, human smuggling, rape, and drug trafficking.
Notable cases among those removed were:
- A 47-year-old male convicted of murder.
- A 49-year-old male convicted of drug trafficking.
- A 27-year-old male convicted of rape.
- A 50-year-old female convicted of bribery.
- A 55-year-old male convicted of human smuggling.
The public can report crimes or suspicious activities by calling the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or using ICE’s online tip form.
Further information about ICE Dallas’ mission is available on X at @ERODallas.
