DHS apprehends undocumented immigrant with 24 convictions in Minnesota operation

DHS Targets Criminal Illegal Immigrants in Minnesota

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed on Friday that it has apprehended a number of “worst of the worst” criminal illegal immigrants in Minnesota, including one individual with 24 criminal convictions. This took place during Operation Metro Surge, which DHS claims was hampered by state and local leaders who allegedly refused to assist federal immigration enforcement.

DHS emphasized that these arrests highlight the effectiveness of ICE’s operations in sanctuary jurisdictions. They also contrasted the federal agency’s actions with the apparent indifference of Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey toward ICE detainees. As a result of such policies, DHS argued that numerous criminal illegal immigrants have been allowed to remain in local communities.

“As our law enforcement faces increasing violence, we managed to arrest a murderer, a drug trafficker, and a man with 24 convictions in Minneapolis,” noted DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “These individuals are being protected by [Tim] Walz and [Jacob] Frey. No American wants such criminals living next door.”

DHS stated that the Operation Metro Surge was a focused effort to remove criminal illegal immigrants from neighborhoods. The initiative prioritized offenders with serious criminal records, including violent felonies. Among those arrested was Hien Quoc Thai, a Vietnamese national previously convicted of murder.

Another significant arrest involved Brian Anjain, originally from the Marshall Islands, who has amassed 24 convictions for various offenses, including assault and domestic violence. In addition to these individuals, others from Guatemala, Cuba, Mexico, Honduras, South Africa, and Romania were also apprehended.

According to DHS, the recent operation led to further arrests for crimes such as fraud, identity theft, and domestic violence. This included individuals with more severe past allegations, including kidnapping and armed robbery.

The DHS report asserted that since President Trump’s administration began, approximately 470 criminal illegal aliens have been released back into Minnesota communities under policies typically associated with sanctuary laws.

DHS has requested that local leaders respect the custody of over 1,360 foreign ICE detainees, especially those with violent histories, suggesting that cooperation between local and federal agencies could enhance public safety.