U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a series of statements on its official Twitter account between December 20 and 21, 2025, addressing narcoterrorism, online shopping safety, and recent deportation statistics.
On December 20, ICE posted a warning regarding narcoterrorism: "NARCOTERRORISTS BEWARE."
Later that day, the agency shared guidance for consumers making online purchases. The tweet advised: "When you shop online:
Buy only from trusted retailers & verify websites’ URLs.
Check customer reviews.
Verify sellers’ phone numbers & customer service emails.
Get more tips from our website’s shopping guide.
ICE HSI investigates commercial fraud. Report scams: https://t.co/Aa72CmHinj" This message highlighted Homeland Security Investigations' role in addressing commercial fraud and encouraged reporting suspected scams.
On December 21, ICE reported deportation figures since January 20th: "ICE has deported over 622,000 illegal aliens since January 20th.
Criminal illegal aliens with convictions for RAPE, MURDER, DRUG TRAFFICKING, SEX ABUSE and more.
The ICE Air flights out of Hanscom are saving American lives and they must continue." This statement referenced the agency's use of air transportation to remove individuals with criminal convictions from the United States.
ICE is responsible for enforcing federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration to promote homeland security and public safety. The agency conducts investigations into transnational crime—including narcotics trafficking—and operates removal flights as part of its enforcement actions.
