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Check out our weekly recap of top news from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement highlighting the work of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). For more news from ICE, visit our newsroom.
Operation Blue Lotus stops nearly 1,000 pounds of fentanyl from entering the U.S. in first week
Operation Blue Lotus, a new, coordinated operation against fentanyl smuggling, stopped more than 900 pounds of the dangerous drug from entering the U.S. during its first week in action. Led by HSI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, this coordinated effort helps officials detect and seize fentanyl at the Southwest Border. 🔗Keep reading
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ERO arrests 220 noncitizens with criminal convictions during nationwide operation
ERO officers across the country arrested 220 convicted noncitizens during a massive nationwide operation between March 4 and March 13. Those arrested include a number of people convicted of crimes such as aggravated sexual abuse of minors, murder, spousal abuse and rape. 🔗Keep reading
HSI McAllen investigation leads to prison for "Suicide Squad" convicted of trafficking $1.6M in drugs
Three people calling themselves the "Suicide Squad" are heading to prison following an HSI McAllen investigation that proved they'd smuggled more than $1.6 million in heroin and fentanyl into the U.S. over an eight-month period. 🔗Keep reading
ERO Detroit removes fugitive wanted in Mexico for homicide
ERO Detroit flew unlawfully present Mexican national Omar Martinez-Suarez, 39, from Ohio to Mexico, where authorities want him to answer for the crime of homicide. 🔗Keep reading
HSI Eagle Pass investigation lands Ecuadorian citizen in prison for 84 months
HSI Eagle Pass led an investigation that put Ramiro Helibuerto Cuenca-Campos, 27, behind bars for seven years for possession of child sexual abuse material. The investigation began after U.S. Border Patrol searched the man's phone during a human smuggling operation. 🔗Keep reading
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