Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Philadelphia arrested Ramon Campidelis-Correia, a 28-year-old Brazilian national, at his residence in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Campidelis-Correia is wanted in Brazil on serious charges, including homicide, drug trafficking, and involvement in a criminal organization.
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“The detention and removal of dangerous noncitizens like Ramon Campidelis-Correia is at the core of ERO’s mission. We work to protect American citizens by preventing such individuals from causing harm within the U.S.,” said ERO Philadelphia Field Office Director Cammilla Wamsley. “I commend our officers for their dedication and hard work in ensuring justice is served.”
Campidelis-Correia will remain in ICE custody as legal removal proceedings continue.
As a key operational directorate of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), ERO is responsible for domestic immigration enforcement, focusing on arresting and removing those who threaten the safety of U.S. communities and the integrity of immigration laws.
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ERO’s workforce includes over 7,700 personnel, both law enforcement and support staff, operating across 25 domestic field offices, 208 locations nationwide, and 30 overseas postings.
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