U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shared updates on recent law enforcement actions in a series of posts published on December 13 and 14, 2025. The tweets detailed ongoing efforts to apprehend individuals linked to criminal activities, including drug smuggling and violent offenses.
On December 13, ICE posted about Roberto “Beto” Bazan-Salinas, describing him as a Mexican national associated with the Cartel del Golfo. According to the agency, Bazan-Salinas is wanted for his alleged involvement in trafficking large quantities of narcotics into the United States. The tweet stated: "Mexican national Roberto “Beto” Bazan-Salinas is associated with the Cartel del Golfo and wanted for his role in smuggling multi-kilogram shipments of cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana from Mexico into the U.S. Your tips make a difference! Details and https://t.co/cElMcwTSPQ".
In another update on December 14, ICE highlighted an arrest made during Operation Metro Surge. The post read: "Ismael Bonilla Avalos, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, has been convicted of driving under the influence and was charged with domestic violence. See more Operation Metro Surge arrests: https://t.co/kZrHqtYl0T https://t.co/V2JqFqBc7h".
Later that same day, ICE reaffirmed its commitment to public safety by stating: "We will continue to arrest predators, one by one, to protect our nation’s most vulnerable."
The Cartel del Golfo is one of Mexico's oldest organized crime groups and has been involved in various illicit activities along the U.S.-Mexico border. Efforts such as Operation Metro Surge are part of broader initiatives by ICE to target noncitizens with criminal convictions or pending charges for removal from the United States.
