Thread: Agents arrest 8 in gang probe

Agents arrest 8 in gang probe

Posted: Thursday, September 15, 2011 1:33 pm
By Steve Sharp of the Daily Times staff | 0 comments
Posted on September 15, 2011
by Steve Sharp

JEFFERSON — Special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), in close partnership with local law enforcement, have arrested seven Mexican nationals and one Guatemalan in Jefferson County as part of Operation Community Shield.

According to Gail Montenegro of ICE, this is the latest local effort in an ongoing national ICE initiative to target foreign-born gang members.

One of the Mexican nationals was previously deported and is facing federal charges for illegally re-entering the United States. The remaining seven are charged with administrative immigration violations and are facing removal proceedings. Four of the Mexican nationals are documented members of the Tres Puntos street gang.

“Street gangs account for a significant amount of crime in our communities,â€

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