U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of multiple individuals residing illegally in the United States, convicted of serious crimes such as arson, drug trafficking, and burglary. This action is part of the agency’s ongoing national enforcement efforts.
According to ICE, around 70% of those detained had been either charged with or convicted of criminal activities within the U.S. This statistic underscores the agency’s focus on enhancing public safety, as emphasized by officials.
“Yesterday, ICE’s dedicated team continued their mission to protect American communities by apprehending arsonists, assailants, drug traffickers, and other criminal aliens,” stated acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis in a recent announcement.
She added, “Under President Donald Trump, our stance is clear: If you enter our country illegally and violate our laws, we will locate and arrest you.”
Several of the recent arrests were highlighted by ICE, showcasing individuals like Elias Torres-Collins, Juan David Fernandez-Garcia, and Juan Flores-Perez in the top row, and Sophath Phuong and Juan Reyes-Gonzalez in the bottom row, who were apprehended on charges ranging from arson to drug trafficking. (Department of Homeland Security)
The agency has spotlighted a number of recent arrests involving individuals with convictions for serious crimes, reinforcing their commitment to law enforcement.
Among them was Elias Torres-Collins, a Honduran national convicted of arson in Tarrant County, Texas.
ICE and DHS agents make an arrest. (Mostafa Bassim/Getty Images) (Mostafa Bassim/Getty Images)
In a separate case, Juan David Fernandez-Garcia, a Colombian national, was arrested after being convicted of burglary with assault in Miami, Florida.
Authorities also arrested Juan Flores-Perez, a Mexican national convicted in federal court in the Southern District of Florida of conspiracy to possess 500 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
ICE agents deploy measures in Portland, Ore., in February 2026. (Sean Bascom/Getty Images)
In the Northeast, Sophath Phuong, a Cambodian national, was taken into custody after being convicted in Philadelphia of burglary, possessing instruments of crime and criminal conspiracy.
Juan Reyes-Gonzalez, a Colombian national, was also arrested after a burglary conviction in Carmel, New York.
ICE did not provide a total number of arrests tied to the announcement but said the cases reflect broader enforcement priorities targeting individuals with criminal records.
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