Joint Operation on Nantucket Leads to Arrests of “Illegal Criminal Aliens”
In a joint operation on Nantucket, Massachusetts, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents carried out arrests of “illegal criminal aliens.” The operation, which took place on the idyllic and posh summer vacation destination island, was supported by DEA New England division agents and ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston.
Details of the Arrests
The DEA confirmed that they apprehended a man previously charged with kidnapping and domestic assault and battery, as well as a woman. However, the identities of the suspects and their countries of origin were not disclosed. Fox News Digital has reached out to the DEA for further information.
Collaboration with Other Agencies
The U.S. Coast Guard also played a role in the operation, providing transportation for the federal agents to and from Nantucket with one of the suspects. The Town of Nantucket stated that the Nantucket Police Department was informed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and DEA about their plans to serve an arrest warrant for a “violent offender.” Nantucket police, with their local knowledge, assisted the federal agencies by identifying addresses and providing transportation support.
Photos and Previous Operations
The DEA released two photos from the operation, one showing agents on a U.S. Coast Guard vessel with their backs to the camera, and the other depicting the two suspects in custody. This joint operation follows a series of arrests made by ICE in September between Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. These arrests targeted illegal immigrant suspects accused of serious crimes in the beach towns frequently visited by the Biden and Obama families.
One notable arrest during that operation was Bryan Daniel Aldana-Arevalo, a 28-year-old Salvadoran illegal immigrant charged with rape and indecent assault and battery on a child. ICE ERO Boston apprehended Aldana-Arevalo, demonstrating their commitment to removing dangerous individuals from the community.
Conclusion
The joint operation on Nantucket highlights the collaboration between ICE, DEA, and other agencies to enforce immigration laws and remove individuals with criminal backgrounds from the country. The involvement of the U.S. Coast Guard and local police demonstrates the comprehensive approach taken to ensure the success of these operations. These efforts aim to create safer communities by apprehending and detaining individuals who pose a threat to society.
