U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the removal of Joaquin Gallegos, a 33-year-old Mexican citizen, back to Mexico on June 18. Gallegos is wanted by Mexican law enforcement for his alleged involvement in a homicide case.
The Enforcement Removal Operations Dallas Fugitive Operations Team apprehended Gallegos on March 25 during a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Carlsbad, Texas. Following his arrest, he was issued an expedited removal order under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
“This foreign fugitive has been returned to his home country to face accountability for very serious crimes,” stated ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas acting Field Office Director Josh Johnson. “Let it be known that the communities of North Texas and Oklahoma will not be a haven for foreign fugitives evading law enforcement. ERO Dallas will seek out and find those hiding in the U.S and turn them over to our international law enforcement partners.”
Mexican authorities from Zacatecas had issued an arrest warrant for Gallegos on December 17, 2024, citing charges of homicide.
Gallegos initially entered the United States illegally near Laredo, Texas, on November 19, 2020. He was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol on the same day and subsequently returned to Mexico.
ICE encourages the public to report crimes or suspicious activities by calling 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or through their online tip form.
Further information about ICE’s efforts to enhance public safety can be found on X: @ERODallas.
