DHS Operation in California Yields 14 Rescued Migrant Children and 361 Arrested Illegal Aliens

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Federal law enforcement officers executed criminal warrant operations at two marijuana grow sites in California, rescuing at least 14 migrant children from potential exploitation, forced labor, and human trafficking, and arresting at least 361 illegal aliens, including violent and dangerous criminals. The operation, conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), also resulted in the arrest of individuals convicted of rape, serial burglary, hit-and-run, and DUIs.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 14 migrant children were rescued from potential exploitation, forced labor, and human trafficking at two marijuana grow sites in California.
  • Federal officers arrested 361 illegal aliens, including 14 individuals with convictions for violent crimes, such as rape, kidnapping, and attempted child molestation.
  • The arrested individuals include Roman Izquierdo, a Mexican national previously deported in 2006 for kidnapping, attempted rape, and attempted child molestation; Juan Duarte-Velasquez, a Mexican national convicted of rape and DUI; Jose Orellana, an El Salvadoran national convicted of DUI and hit-and-run with property damage; and Adriana Gonzalez-Gonzalez, a Mexican national convicted three times for burglary and DUI.
  • The operation was disrupted by over 500 rioters, resulting in the arrest of four U.S. citizens for assaulting or resisting officers.
  • A violent agitator fired a gun at law enforcement officers, and the FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to their arrest.
  • The investigation into immigration and potential child labor violations is ongoing.

Statistics:

  • 14 migrant children rescued from potential exploitation, forced labor, and human trafficking.
  • 361 illegal aliens arrested, including 14 individuals with convictions for violent crimes.
  • 500 rioters dispersed during the operation.
  • 4 U.S. citizens arrested for assaulting or resisting officers.
  • 1 violent agitator fired a gun at law enforcement officers.
  • $50,000 reward offered by the FBI for information leading to the arrest of the violent rioter.
  • At least 14 individuals with convictions for crimes such as rape, kidnapping, and attempted child molestation were arrested.

Sources:

  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary
  • Marjorie Taylor Greene, Secretary
  • FBI