ICE Arrests 646 Illegal Aliens in Houston, Majority With Criminal Records
The week-long operation targeted individuals with prior criminal convictions, including violent offenders and gang members, in collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies.
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a large-scale operation in Houston, Texas, from February 23 to March 2, arresting 646 illegal aliens.
- Among those arrested, 543 had prior criminal charges or convictions, including 140 individuals charged with violent crimes such as homicide, aggravated assault, or domestic violence.
- The operation also detained individuals convicted of drug trafficking, firearm offenses, and sexual crimes, including aggravated sexual assault of minors and possession of child pornography.
- The coordinated effort involved multiple agencies, including the FBI, DEA, U.S. Marshals, and local law enforcement, to address organized crime and enhance community safety.
- ICE leadership praised the operation as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen border security and remove dangerous individuals from U.S. communities.