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In a recent enforcement operation, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of multiple individuals residing illegally in the United States, all of whom were convicted of serious crimes such as arson, drug trafficking, and burglary. This initiative is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to bolster public safety nationwide.
ICE reported that nearly 70% of those apprehended had previous charges or convictions in the United States, emphasizing the agency’s commitment to targeting individuals who pose threats to community safety. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis highlighted the importance of these actions, stating, “Yesterday, the men and women of ICE continued to make American communities safer by arresting arsonists, assailants, drug dealers, and other criminal illegal aliens. Under President Donald Trump, if you come to our country illegally and break our laws, we will find you and we will arrest you.”
The agency detailed the arrests, showcasing individuals involved in significant criminal activities. Among those apprehended were Elias Torres-Collins, Juan David Fernandez-Garcia, and Juan Flores-Perez, as well as Sophath Phuong and Juan Reyes-Gonzalez, whose photos were released by the Department of Homeland Security. Each of these individuals was involved in grave offenses that prompted the agency’s swift action.
These recent developments underscore ICE’s dedication to removing individuals who have been involved in criminal activities from U.S. communities, thereby aiming to enhance the safety and security of American citizens. As ICE continues its enforcement operations, the agency remains focused on its mission to protect public safety by apprehending those who disregard U.S. laws.
ICE highlighted several recent arrests involving individuals convicted of serious offenses.
Among them was Elias Torres-Collins, a Honduran national convicted of arson in Tarrant County, Texas.
ICE and DHS agents make an arrest. (Mostafa Bassim/Getty Images) (Mostafa Bassim/Getty Images)
In a separate case, Juan David Fernandez-Garcia, a Colombian national, was arrested after being convicted of burglary with assault in Miami, Florida.
Authorities also arrested Juan Flores-Perez, a Mexican national convicted in federal court in the Southern District of Florida of conspiracy to possess 500 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
ICE agents deploy measures in Portland, Ore., in February 2026. (Sean Bascom/Getty Images)
In the Northeast, Sophath Phuong, a Cambodian national, was taken into custody after being convicted in Philadelphia of burglary, possessing instruments of crime and criminal conspiracy.
Juan Reyes-Gonzalez, a Colombian national, was also arrested following a burglary conviction in Carmel, New York.
ICE did not provide a total number of arrests tied to the announcement but said the cases reflect broader enforcement priorities targeting individuals with criminal records.