Christopher Alexis Rodriguez Flores, a 24-year-old Salvadoran national wanted for rape against a minor in El Salvador, was removed from the United States by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on April 9. The operation involved Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) San Antonio officers, who coordinated with ICE ERO El Salvador and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement taskforce. Rodriguez was transported on an ICE Air Operation Charter flight back to El Salvador, where local authorities took custody without incident.
“This removal exemplifies our commitment to deport illegal aliens who flee their countries after committing crimes,” stated ICE ERO San Antonio acting Field Office Director Sylvester M. Ortega. “They will find no refuge in the United States.”
Rodriguez was initially encountered by U.S. Border Patrol agents near Eagle Pass, Texas, on July 16, 2024. Following his arrest and processing for removal, he was transferred to ICE ERO San Antonio custody on July 18, 2024, to continue immigration proceedings. In January, an immigration judge ordered his removal.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any crimes or suspicious activity to the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE or through their online tip form. For those seeking more information on ICE operations in Central Texas, updates are available on the social media platform X @EROSanAntonio.
