ICE Arrests 243 in Denver Metro Area During July Operation

Strategic Insights -

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Colorado arrested 243 people in the Denver metro area during a month-long operation in July. The arrests targeted individuals accused of being gang members, cartel members, murderers, human traffickers, and child sex offenders, among other serious crimes. The operation, which ran from July 12 to July 20, highlighted the agency's commitment to ensuring public safety and combating crime.

Key Takeaways:

  • ICE agents arrested 243 individuals in the Denver metro area during a 9-day operation from July 12 to July 20.
  • The arrested individuals were accused of various crimes, including murder, human trafficking, child sex offenses, and gang membership.
  • About 55 of the arrested individuals faced major offenses, and 50 were subject to removal orders.
  • The operation targeted individuals from 18 countries, including Mexico, Venezuela, Honduras, and Colombia.
  • ICE coordinated with law enforcement partners from various agencies, including ERO Dallas, Homeland Security Investigations Denver, and the FBI.
  • The operation resulted in the arrest of individuals who had been previously released into the community due to Colorado's sanctuary laws.
  • Some of the crimes committed by the arrested individuals include DUI, theft, assault, drug offenses, sex offenses, homicide, and human trafficking.

Statistics:

  • 243 people were arrested by ICE agents in the Denver metro area during the operation.
  • The operation lasted from July 12 to July 20.
  • 55 of the arrested individuals faced major offenses.
  • 50 of the arrested individuals were subject to removal orders.
  • The arrested individuals were from 18 countries.
  • The crimes committed by the arrested individuals include:

+ 12 alleged DUI offenses

+ 15 alleged theft offenses (including burglary, robbery, and motor vehicle theft)

+ 10 alleged assault offenses (including aggravated assault and domestic violence)

+ 8 alleged drug offenses (including distribution of fentanyl)

+ 5 alleged sex offenses (including sex assault and sexual exploitation of a minor)

+ 4 alleged homicide offenses (including murder and vehicular manslaughter)

+ 4 alleged human trafficking offenses

Sources:

  • "ICE Executive Office for Immigration Review" (no date)
  • "Immigration and Customs Enforcement" (no date)
  • "ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations" (no date)