In a concerted effort to address illegal immigration and associated criminal activities, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a series of ICE raids in Massachusetts and Texas.
These operations led to the apprehension of over 1,000 individuals, many with significant criminal histories.
Between March 18 and 23, 2025, ICE, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies, arrested 370 individuals in Massachusetts during an “enhanced targeted enforcement operation.” This initiative focused on transnational organized crime, gangs, and other serious offenders.
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Notably, 205 of those arrested had significant criminal convictions or charges.
The operation zeroed in on members of notorious gangs such as Tren de Aragua, MS-13, 18th Street, and the Trinitarios. These groups are linked to severe crimes, including rape and murder, across the United States.
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Among the apprehended were:
- Two Brazilian nationals wanted for murder and homicide.
- A previously deported Dominican national charged with fentanyl trafficking in Boston.
- A Honduran national, previously removed, convicted of raping a child and failing to register as a sex offender.
Leah Foley, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, emphasized the importance of addressing individuals who violate immigration laws and commit crimes that endanger communities.
