U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Detroit have arrested two individuals on June 10, both with serious criminal backgrounds. Ahmad Fareez Thabateh, a 49-year-old Palestinian, and Kassim Saleh Wasil, a 70-year-old Yemeni, were taken into custody and will remain there pending their removal from the United States.
Thabateh has been ordered for removal following a previous conviction of arson in Pontiac, Michigan. Meanwhile, Wasil also faces removal after being convicted of several crimes including second-degree murder, assault, resisting or obstructing an officer, and cruelty to a dependent adult.
“A convicted murderer and an arsonist are just some of the many public safety threats and immigration violators that our officers work to take off the streets every day,” stated acting Detroit Field Office Director Kevin Raycraft. “I’m proud of their efforts to safeguard communities across Michigan and Ohio.”
The public is encouraged to report any immigration crimes or suspicious activities by contacting the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or through the online tip form.
For more information about ICE Detroit’s mission to enhance public safety in Michigan and Ohio communities, follow them on X at @ERODetroit and @HSIDetroit.
