U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with local and federal partners, has arrested Ismail Sayik, a Turkish citizen unlawfully residing in the United States. The arrest took place on March 4 during a routine enforcement operation in New Jersey.
Sayik, aged 29, is wanted overseas on three arrest warrants, including one for an alleged murder. He is currently held in ICE custody as he awaits removal proceedings.
“Once the ICE Homeland Security Investigations attaché office in Turkey alerted HSI Newark that a person of interest overseas was in New Jersey illegally, our team was quick to respond, identify the suspect and arrest him in Queens, New York,” stated Ricky J. Patel, Special Agent in Charge at ICE Homeland Security Investigations Newark. “We are grateful for the entire federal partnership, specifically the FBI and it’s Drug Enforcement Administration for their support to the ICE mission focused on safeguarding our homeland from criminals unlawfully hiding out in our neighborhoods.”
Sayik was initially apprehended by U.S. Border Patrol on March 17, 2023, near Jacumba, California after entering the United States illegally. He was served with a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge.
Following his release on an Order of Recognizance pending removal proceedings, Sayik reported to ICE New York as instructed on April 5, 2023.
Personnel from ICE Newark subsequently arrested Sayik again in Sunnyside, New York on March 4 and placed him into custody pending further proceedings.
