A Paisas gang member wanted for homicide in Mexico has been deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after illegally entering the United States a staggering 10 times. Humberto Romero Avila, 45, was removed to Mexico on February 13th, ending a long history of evading authorities and violating U.S. laws.
Romero Avila is wanted in Mexico for the 2007 murder of 22-year-old Geovany Uriel Prado Morales in Celaya, Guanajuato. He has also been convicted of multiple crimes in the U.S., including larceny and four DWIs, while residing in the country illegally.
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“For nearly a quarter of a century, this transnational gang member has blatantly disregarded our nation’s immigration and criminal laws, putting the life of every person he’s encountered in danger,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston Field Office Director Bret Bradford.
Romero Avila’s extensive history of illegal entry and criminal activity highlights the challenges faced by immigration enforcement agencies. He was repeatedly apprehended after illegally crossing the border, but each time he was either voluntarily returned to Mexico or released back into the U.S. after serving short sentences.
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“In the more than 30 years that I’ve worked in immigration enforcement, I’m not sure I’ve ever come across a more egregious offender or a better example of why immigration enforcement is so critical to maintaining public safety,” Director Bradford added.
ICE officers worked closely with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico to connect Romero Avila to the outstanding homicide warrant. He was finally taken into custody and deported, bringing an end to his years of evading justice.
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