Florida Operation Leads to Nearly 200 Arrests of Illegal Aliens with Criminal Records

Florida Immigration Enforcement Operation

• 🎯 A significant immigration enforcement operation, the first of its kind in Florida's panhandle, has been launched by the Florida Highway Patrol in coordination with federal agencies like DHS, Border Patrol, HSI, and ICE.
• 🔍 The operation targets illegal aliens with criminal records, fugitives, and repeat immigration violators across seven counties.
• 👥 A total of 45 FHP troopers and 20 federal personnel were deployed for this multi-agency effort.

Arrests and Apprehensions

• 📈 So far, nearly 200 illegal aliens have been apprehended, with expectations for the final number to be higher.
• ⚖️ Among those arrested, 37 had previously received final orders of removal but failed to appear in court.
• 🔄 Eight individuals had been deported and illegally re-entered the U.S., with one having been deported four times.
• ⚠️ The operation has encountered individuals who have fled, resisted arrest, and assaulted officers, highlighting the dangers posed by criminal aliens.

Florida's Stance on Immigration

• 📢 This operation sends a clear message that lawlessness will not be tolerated in Florida.
• ⚡ Florida is committed to deploying resources to identify, apprehend, and remove those who exploit the state and endanger its people.
• 🌟 Florida positions itself as a national model for efficiency and accountability in immigration enforcement.

Deportation Flights

• ✈️ In a related effort, Florida partnered with ICE and the U.S. Coast Guard to launch the first deportation flight from Tallahassee airport last week.
• 🧑‍⚖️ This flight transported nearly 20 illegal aliens, with similar operations planned to continue weekly.