SouthernWorldwide.com – Federal immigration agents apprehended several convicted murderers, a rapist, and numerous drug traffickers in a single day on Thursday, highlighting the Trump administration’s intensified efforts to detain individuals that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials describe as the “worst of the worst” criminal undocumented immigrants residing in the United States.
“Approximately 70% of ICE arrests involve undocumented aliens who have been charged or convicted of a crime within the U.S.,” a DHS representative stated. “Our officers dedicate themselves daily, risking their lives to remove criminals from our communities.”
According to DHS data, the arrests made on Thursday include the following individuals:
Roque Cinto-Mejia, an undocumented immigrant originating from Mexico, has a conviction for manslaughter in Brooklyn, New York.
Alejandro De Jesus-De La Cruz, also an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in San Bernardino, California.
Francisco Antonio Morales-Acencio, an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, has been convicted of rape, assault, and battery of a family member in Fairfax, Virginia.
Heriberto Mendoza-Pineda, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, has a conviction for trafficking methamphetamine in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Manuel Soto, an undocumented immigrant from the Dominican Republic, has faced two convictions for drug possession and possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute in Boston, Massachusetts.
