U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reported several recent enforcement actions via its official Twitter account, highlighting arrests and prosecutions involving individuals accused of serious crimes.
On February 8, 2026, ICE posted that "VIOLENT CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIEN RAMMED ICE VEHICLE & LED RECKLESS VEHICLE PURSUIT
ICE Boston, in cooperation with the DEA and ATF Boston, arrested John Reino-Tello, a criminal illegal alien from Ecuador, in Connecticut Jan. 20.
Reino, a priority target due to his criminal".
Later that day, on February 8, 2026, ICE announced another case involving cartel activity: "CARTEL-BUILT TUNNELS BURIED
Oscar Ivan Carillo of Texas was sentenced for aiding narco-terrorist cartels in conducting smuggling operations through man-made tunnels.
A powered and ventilated tunnel constructed by the international drug cartel La Nueva Empresa ran beneath the".
On February 9, 2026, ICE reported an additional arrest: "—SEXUAL CONDUCT W/A CHILD UNDER 13
—DOMESTIC ASSAULT
—DISORDERLY CONDUCT
We arrested Edison Beletanga-Chicai, a criminal illegal alien from Ecuador with a 2014 final removal order, in Minnesota."
These tweets reflect ongoing efforts by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to address crimes involving non-citizens as well as collaborations with other federal agencies such as the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The agency often highlights cases involving serious charges including violent crime and organized drug trafficking. ICE is responsible for enforcing federal laws governing border control, customs, trade and immigration to promote homeland security and public safety.
