The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported the recent arrests of several individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota as part of Operation Metro Surge. The arrests took place on Sunday and Monday, according to a DHS announcement.
The operation targeted individuals convicted of crimes such as domestic violence, larceny, drug trafficking, and other offenses. Among those arrested was Otabek Kobilovich from Uzbekistan, who is described by DHS as a known suspected terrorist. Other individuals taken into custody include Alexander Levkovich from Ukraine, convicted for terroristic threats, domestic assault, and driving while intoxicated; Bryan Buestan Farfan from Ecuador, arrested for malicious punishment of a child; Karla Peralta-Rodriguez from Mexico, convicted for malicious punishment of a child and disorderly conduct; Karen Hernandez from Mexico, convicted of larceny; Erasmo Diaz De La Luz from Cuba, convicted of drug trafficking; and Jose Morelos-Reyes from Mexico, convicted of assault.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin commented on the challenges faced by law enforcement during these operations: “Despite a lack of cooperation from sanctuary politicians, DHS law enforcement continues arresting criminal illegal aliens in Minnesota including terrorists, child abusers, thieves, and drug traffickers in Minnesota,” she said. “We need Minnesota sanctuary politicians to let us into their jails to arrest these vicious criminals instead of releasing them and allowing them to create more victims. ICE has more than 1,360 active detainers for criminals in Minnesota jails. We are once again calling on Minnesota’s sanctuary politicians to commit to turning these criminals over to ICE.”
DHS continues its efforts in removing public safety threats from communities in Minnesota through ongoing operations like Metro Surge.
More information about these arrests can be found at wow.dhs.gov/Minnesota.
