ICE: Immigration agents make 123 arrests in 14 New Jersey counties

2019-04-09
Source: WashingtonGuardian

Ice in action by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is licensed under Wikimedia Commons Public Domain

NEWARK -More than 100 people were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a month long sweep across New Jersey that spanned 14 counties, the agency announced Monday.

Federal authorities say the sweep targeted people with prior convictions or outstanding driving under the influence charges. They say 123 people were taken into custody overall.

The people arrested range in age from 19 to 56 and included 41 nationals of Mexico, 24 from Guatemala, 16 from Ecuador and 14 from Honduras.

Those charged included a 30-year-old Mexican national with convictions for DUI and child endangerment, as well as a 38-year-old previously deported Guatemalan national who has convictions for aggravated assault and weapons possession.

“The remarkable results of our officers and law enforcement partners highlight ICE’s ongoing commitment to public safety,” Newark field office director John Tsoukaris said in a statement. “There are 123 fewer criminals in our communities.”

Source: News 12 New Jersey

Ice in action by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is licensed under Wikimedia Commons Public Domain

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