A six-day enhanced enforcement operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal law enforcement partners resulted in the apprehension of 370 illegal aliens in Massachusetts, targeting transnational organized crime, gangs, and serious criminal offenders.
The operation, conducted from March 18-23, focused on dangerous individuals and organizations, including notorious gangs such as MS-13, Tren de Aragua, Trinitarios, and the 18th Street gang.
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“The Commonwealth is a safer place for our residents to live and work because ICE and our federal law enforcement partners arrested hundreds of alien offenders and removed them from the streets of Massachusetts,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde.
Authorities emphasized a “whole of government approach” to protect communities from foreign nationals involved in criminal activity.
“This week’s enhanced enforcement operations with our partners from the FBI, DEA, ATF, DSS and CBP prove that we are taking a whole of government approach to protecting our communities from foreign nationals involved in transnational gangs, drug traffickers, child predators, violent criminals and dangerous individuals living in New England,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations New England Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Krol.
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Among the 370 individuals arrested, 205 had significant criminal convictions or charges, and six were foreign fugitives wanted for serious offenses like murder, drug trafficking, organized crime, and money laundering.
Notable arrests included individuals charged or convicted of:
- Drug trafficking and distribution
- Rape and indecent assault of minors
- Manslaughter and homicide
- Firearms trafficking
- Armed robbery
- Membership in criminal organizations
Law enforcement officials seized significant quantities of narcotics, including methamphetamines, fentanyl, and cocaine, as well as firearms and ammunition.
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Officials also criticized local jurisdictions that refused to honor immigration detainer requests, forcing ICE to make at-large arrests in communities.
Participating agencies included the FBI, DEA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
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