U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led a Department of Homeland Security operation to return 122 individuals to the People’s Republic of China on June 3. The group included 96 males and 26 females, ranging in age from 19 to 68, who were held in ICE detention facilities across the United States with final orders for removal.
Josh Johnson, acting Field Office Director for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Dallas, stated, “Through our interagency partnerships and coordination across ICE field offices, we have successfully removed these individuals, many who were convicted of egregious crimes.” He added that this operation enhances public safety in U.S. communities and strengthens national security. Johnson emphasized the daily efforts of ICE employees to identify, arrest, and remove illegal aliens circumventing immigration laws.
ICE routinely arrests individuals who commit crimes or violate U.S. immigration laws. Those found removable by final order may be subject to arrest, detention, and removal from the United States regardless of nationality.
The flight’s passengers included individuals convicted of serious offenses such as murder/homicide, lewd acts with a minor, human smuggling, rape, and drug trafficking. Notable removals comprised a 47-year-old male convicted of murder; a 49-year-old male convicted of drug trafficking; a 27-year-old male convicted of rape; a 50-year-old female convicted of bribery; and a 55-year-old male convicted of human smuggling.
Members of the public can report crimes or suspicious activities by contacting the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing an online tip form through ICE’s website.
Further information about ICE Dallas’ mission to enhance public safety in North Texas and Oklahoma is available on X at @ERODallas.
