The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that several individuals described as "worst of the worst" criminal illegal aliens were arrested in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. The arrests included people convicted or charged with serious offenses such as murder, rape, child sex crimes, and child abuse.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated, “DHS law enforcement is on the ground in Minnesota arresting criminal illegal aliens and removing these heinous monsters from Minnesota streets. Yesterday’s arrests included murderers, pedophiles, rapists, and child abusers.” She added, “For years, sanctuary politicians allowed these criminals to roam free—even releasing violent criminals from their jails to terrorize more Americans. We need sanctuary jurisdictions to work with ICE and let us into their jails, so we can keep Americans safe.”
Among those arrested were:
- Michale Chanthavong from Laos, convicted for homicide.
- Phourathekesone Littana from Laos, convicted for rape and sexual assault.
- Javier Gutierrez from Nicaragua, charged with multiple crimes including sexual assault of a minor under 16 and felony possession of controlled substances.
- Nghia Van Vu from Vietnam, convicted for sexual assault, failure to register as a sex offender, homicide/negligent manslaughter, and conditional release violation.
- Ives Ibram Ventura-Dominguez from Honduras with multiple arrests and convictions including assault, domestic violence, disorderly conduct, cruelty toward a child and driving under the influence.
- Jose Willian Yuquilema-Llumi from Ecuador convicted of domestic violence and disorderly conduct.
- Claudio Anaya-Arce from Mexico convicted for forgery, fraud, making a false report and driving under the influence.
- Ashweel Ashweel Methayng Majok from Sudan with felony convictions including robbery, burglary and larceny.
- Ana Karen Mota Cervantes from Mexico charged for dangerous drugs—amphetamine.
A list of those arrested is available at wow.dhs.gov/Minnesota.
