Immigration officials have apprehended undocumented immigrants with serious criminal histories, including murder, child exploitation, and drug trafficking, amidst the ongoing riots in Los Angeles, according to a recent announcement by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
This week, DHS has shared examples of these illegal immigrants arrested during a US Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in LA, where protests ignited last weekend.
As reported by Breitbart News, these individuals have committed various crimes such as sexual assault, violent acts against minors, domestic abuse, secondary murder, and drug offenses. More details on these offenders and their crimes can be found through official channels.
Additionally, DHS revealed several illegal immigrants detained on June 9th and 10th as part of the operation in LA during another press release.
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One individual arrested, Gerald Antonio Palacio, originally from Mexico, has prior convictions for murder and robbery and has previously faced deportation.
Another Mexican national, Antonio Benitez Augalte, has a record for drug trafficking.
Additionally, Alberto Morales Mezia, also from Mexico, is guilty of manufacturing amphetamines, with previous arrests for document fraud and illegal weapons possession.
Raul Terran Gillen, another immigrant from Mexico, has been caught for human smuggling and money laundering in the past.
Meanwhile, Jesus Romero Letana from Mexico was convicted for making threats and battery.
Interestingly, arrests weren’t limited to Mexicans. For instance, ICE detained MAB Khleb from Cambodia, who has a history that includes several serious offenses such as child exploitation and drug-related crimes.
San Luang Prasat, from Laos, has been found guilty of misconduct involving a minor and physical injury offenses.
Carlos Alberto Escobar Flores from Honduras has a grand theft conviction, while Jose Zimenez Alvarado also from Honduras has felony theft convictions.
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DHS Deputy Director Tricia McLaughlin emphasized that these are exactly the types of illegal immigrants that some Democratic leaders seem to advocate for.
She stated, “Murderers, pedophiles, drug traffickers. These are the kinds of criminals that some are fighting to protect,” she asserted.
She raised a pertinent question regarding the priorities of Governor Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass, wondering if they continue to favor these criminal illegal aliens over the safety of their own constituents.
