US authorities arrest more than 100 illegal immigrants accused of child sexual abuse in 25 cities News from Mexico

United States.- Following operations conducted between January 16 and 28, 2024, the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (ICE) announced today Arrest of 171 immigrants Illegal in 25 US cities.

Actions conducted by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), targeting individuals Wanted for a serious crimeincluding child sexual assaults and murders.

During a press conference, ICE Acting Director Patrick Lechleitner highlighted the dedication of law enforcement officials in identifying and apprehending removable non-citizens responsible for “horrific, almost unspeakable” crimes.

Over the course of 11 days, our dedicated and committed law enforcement officers focused on removable non-citizens and fugitives who are wanted or have already been convicted of horrific, almost unspeakable crimes such as assaults against children, including sexual assault and murder. .” Lechleitner, quoted by Fox News.

Those allegedly arrested include persons convicted of such crimes Child sexual assault, child pornography, rape and murder. A 53-year-old citizen of El Salvador was arrested on the charge in Tacoma, Washington. Child sexual assault First degree, second degree child sexual assault and third degree rape of a minor.

Similarly, a 27-year-old citizen of El Salvador was arrested in Los Angeles and convicted. obscene acts With and in possession of a minor under 14 years of age Obscene material from a minor in the sexual act.

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At least two of those arrested had prior deportation histories. 45-year-old citizen of Mexico, convicted sexual assault of a minor, An arrest was made in Dallas, while a 32-year-old citizen of Mexico was indicted. first degree murderThe arrest was made in Denver.

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According to Fox News, in fiscal year 2023, ERO was arrested 73 thousand 822 are non-citizens According to ICE data, those with criminal records totaled 290,178 charges and associated convictions.

Of the allegations, 33,209 are isolated attacks4,390 offences Sexual and sexual assault7,520 weapons-related crimes, 1,713 charged or convicted Murder and 1,655 crimes Kidnapping.