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ICE Operation in Houston Leads to 646 Arrests, Targeting Criminal Aliens and Gang Members

A weeklong multi-agency effort in Texas resulted in hundreds of arrests, including individuals with violent crime convictions and ties to transnational criminal organizations.

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ICE Deportation Raids Lead to 200 Federal Criminal Cases ()

Overview

  • The operation, conducted from February 23 to March 2, involved ICE, HSI, and multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in the Houston area.
  • Of the 646 individuals arrested, 543 were identified as having criminal charges or convictions, including 140 for violent offenses such as homicide and domestic violence.
  • Authorities also apprehended seven documented gang members and individuals involved in offenses such as sex crimes, drug trafficking, and illegal firearms possession.
  • The arrests are part of a broader initiative to enhance public safety and national security by targeting criminal networks and other immigration-related crimes.
  • Federal prosecutors in Texas filed nearly 200 new criminal cases, including charges for illegal re-entry, human smuggling, and other immigration-related offenses.