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ICE makes arrests in several US cities, including Detroit, during 3-day operation

Posted at 7:15 PM, Apr 19, 2018
and last updated 2018-04-19 19:26:09-04

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Removal Operations made arrests in Detroit following a three-day operation that located human rights violators across the country.

In total, 33 fugitives were arrested in several cities across the United States during Operation No Safe Haven IV. 

According to a news release, out of the 33 known or suspected human rights violators arrested, eight individuals are also criminal aliens with conviction for crimes including, but not limited to, battery, weapons offenses, driving while intoxicated, and resisting arrest. 

“This operation continues ICE’s work to ensure that the United States does not serve as a safe haven for those who commit human rights violations in their countries of origin,” said Thomas D. Homan, deputy director of ICE.  “We will continue to pursue these individuals as priorities for enforcement— using our agency’s unique authorities to investigate criminal activity and to enforce immigration laws.”

The foreign nationals arrested during this operation all have outstanding removal orders and are subject to return to their countries of origin.