The state of Florida and Immigration and Customs Enforcement have made 230 arrests across the state.On Oct. 25, a statewide initiative targeted offenders who posed significant threats to public safety.Over the 10-day operation, ICE and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested 230 immigrants lacking permanent legal status with “egregious” criminal histories.The crimes include sexual assault, sexual battery, lewd and lascivious molestation of minors, possession of narcotics, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, burglary, attempted premeditated murder with a deadly weapon, and aggravated battery.FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass spoke on behalf of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who could not make Thursday’s announcement due to flight complications.”You could come here and enjoy yourself all day long, but you’re not going to enjoy it at the expense of others. We will expel you from there,” said Glass.The 10-day operation started on Oct. 25. Those arrested include 54 sexual predators, 164 offenders of sexual crimes, two convicted murderers, one convicted of drug trafficking and eight other felonies.Both state and federal officials firmly suggest that immigrants lacking permanent legal status self-deport to avoid being held at one of the state’s immigration detention centers.”I suggest the only thing you can control is to volunteer yourself to come to this ICE station right here in Miramar, volunteer deport, and one of my aides to walk you to the airport and get you.””If you choose to stay in this country illegally and we find you, you will go through your immigration proceedings and ultimately be removed from this country,” said Madison Sheahan, ICE deputy director.Sheahan said that people who self-deprived could be eligible for up to $1,000 for a flight home.Despite DeSantis’ absence, state and federal officials repeatedly thanked him and the state for the successful operation that resulted in the apprehension of hundreds of criminals.Both state and federal officials will continue to go after anyone in the country illegally.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
MIRAMAR, Fla. —
The state of Florida and Immigration and Customs Enforcement have made 230 arrests across the state.
On Oct. 25, a statewide initiative targeted offenders who posed significant threats to public safety.
Over the 10-day operation, ICE and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested 230 immigrants lacking permanent legal status with “egregious” criminal histories.
The crimes include sexual assault, sexual battery, lewd and lascivious molestation of minors, possession of narcotics, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, burglary, attempted premeditated murder with a deadly weapon, and aggravated battery.
FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass spoke on behalf of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who could not make Thursday’s announcement due to flight complications.
“You could come here and enjoy yourself all day long, but you’re not going to enjoy it at the expense of others. We will expel you from there,” said Glass.
The 10-day operation started on Oct. 25. Those arrested include 54 sexual predators, 164 offenders of sexual crimes, two convicted murderers, one convicted of drug trafficking and eight other felonies.
Both state and federal officials firmly suggest that immigrants lacking permanent legal status self-deport to avoid being held at one of the state’s immigration detention centers.
“I suggest the only thing you can control is to volunteer yourself to come to this ICE station right here in Miramar, volunteer deport, and one of my aides to walk you to the airport and get you.”
“If you choose to stay in this country illegally and we find you, you will go through your immigration proceedings and ultimately be removed from this country,” said Madison Sheahan, ICE deputy director.
Sheahan said that people who self-deprived could be eligible for up to $1,000 for a flight home.
Despite DeSantis’ absence, state and federal officials repeatedly thanked him and the state for the successful operation that resulted in the apprehension of hundreds of criminals.
Both state and federal officials will continue to go after anyone in the country illegally.
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Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.