The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest of several individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. The arrests took place in what DHS refers to as a sanctuary state and included people with histories of gang affiliation, sexual assault, burglary, fraud, and other crimes.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated, “Another day with worst of the worst arrested in Minnesota without the help of Governor Walz or Mayor Frey. Some of yesterday’s worst of worst criminals DHS arrested include gang members, rapists, burglars, and perpetrators of fraud. Since President Trump took office, DHS has arrested over 10,000 criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota. Our law enforcement officers are risking their lives to arrest these thugs—some RELEASED from Minnesota jails and are saving countless American lives by getting these criminals out of our country.”
Among those arrested was Carlos Antonio Flores-Miguel from El Salvador, identified as an MS-13 gang member and registered sex offender. According to DHS, he had been deported four times previously and convicted twice for illegal reentry. He reportedly resisted arrest violently and had prior charges including rape and resisting an officer.
Other individuals taken into custody include Nelbert Joseph from St. Lucia, who has eleven convictions including larceny and fraud; Chuong Dinh Ho from Vietnam, convicted of aggravated assault with a firearm; Jenny Carolina Sanchez Caballero, convicted of cruelty toward a child; Mohamed Aways Ali from Somalia with convictions related to stolen vehicles and larceny; Lue Moua from Laos with convictions for vehicle theft and possession of burglary tools; Ivan Rodriguez-Lopez from Cuba with convictions for assault and drug possession; and Anibal Giovanni Alvarenga Perdomo from Guatemala with convictions for soliciting prostitution and driving under the influence.
DHS reported that some individuals had been released into the United States despite final orders of removal dating back several years.
