U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released information on July 23, 2026, regarding recent convictions of individuals described as “criminal illegal aliens” from Mexico and the Dominican Republic for drug-related offenses in various U.S. jurisdictions.
In a series of posts, ICE identified Carlos Enrique Pinedo Vibero as “a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in Wellton, Arizona.” The announcement was made via their official social media account on July 23, 2026 (“Carlos Enrique Pinedo Vibero, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in Wellton, Arizona.”).
On the same day, ICE reported, “Gregorio Salvador Castro-German, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, convicted of cocaine smuggling in Tampa, Florida.” This post was published on July 23, 2026.
A third individual was also named by ICE: “Arizon Mendez, a criminal illegal alien from the Dominican Republic, convicted of cocaine smuggling in Puerto Rico.” This information was posted on July 23, 2026.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is an agency under the Department of Homeland Security responsible for enforcing federal laws governing border control and immigration. The agency frequently issues public notifications about arrests and convictions related to non-citizens involved in criminal activities within the United States.