The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has highlighted a group of the most dangerous criminals apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite facing opposition and disruptions from activists and local political figures in Minnesota.
DHS has stated it “will not let violence or insurrection stop Americans from their mission to deport the most serious criminal illegal aliens,” specifically mentioning individuals from El Salvador, Somalia, Laos, Guatemala, Mexico, among others, who were taken into custody for deportation by federal agents recently.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin noted in a Thursday announcement that “in response to violent confrontations, ICE enforcement officers apprehended a pedophile, a rapist, and a drug trafficker in Minneapolis yesterday.” She expressed confidence that the agency’s law enforcement personnel risk their lives daily to capture the most egregious illegal aliens and criticized local leaders, suggesting they have not taken significant action to ensure Minnesota’s safety.
Since the initiation of Operation Metro Surge, over 1,500 illegal aliens have been arrested throughout Minnesota, covering various serious offenses including murder and sexual crimes.
The following individuals were arrested:
Abdikani Noor Ibrahim, an undocumented immigrant from Somalia and a registered sex offender, has a long list of convictions including theft, motor vehicle theft, domestic violence, and other violent and property crimes.
Abdullahi Elmi, another Somali illegal alien, has faced multiple charges including drug possession, drunk driving, and robbery attempts, among 20 other counts.
Van Pao Lee, an illegal alien from Laos, was convicted for attempted sexual offenses against a minor, domestic violence, and DUI.
Jose Alejandro Alvarado, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, has been convicted of sexually assaulting a child.
Alfonso Gregorio Lopez, from Guatemala, was found guilty of attempted sexual assault.
Enrique Rodriguez Martinez, an illegal alien from Mexico, has convictions related to domestic violence, theft, and manipulating a weapon identification.
Joel Autol-Ocelotl, also from Mexico, was convicted of assault, resisting arrest, illegal re-entry, and DUI.
Brian Kenny Ardon has convictions for assault with a dangerous weapon, theft, and drug possession.
Juan Jose Fuentes Hueso, an illegal alien from El Salvador, faced convictions for domestic violence and shoplifting.
Isaac Marin Ramirez, another illegal alien from Mexico, was found guilty of identity theft and drug trafficking.
Bashir Ali Kurmi, from Somalia, was convicted of drug trafficking and providing false information to police.
Marco Antonio Hellas Angulo, an illegal alien from Mexico, was also convicted for selling methamphetamine.
Juan Pablo Morales Ayala, who is from Venezuela, has been convicted of money laundering.
