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Florida State Board of Immigration Enforcement Announces Completion of Immigration
Enforcement Operations in Palm Beach County
Federal, state, and local law enforcement arrested 309 suspects in 36 operational hours
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla.– The Florida State Board of Immigration (SBIE) announces
the completion of directed enforcement operations under the 287(g) program administered by the
United States Department of Homeland Security. Immigration enforcement operations occurred
between July 6 -10 throughout Palm Beach County. A total of 309 subjects were arrested for
immigration violations.
The following law enforcement agencies participated in this federally led and state coordinated
effort: Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) – Enforcement and Removal Operations
(ERO), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), United States Border Patrol (USBP) Customs
and Border Protection (CBP), Florida Highway Patrol’s (FHP) Criminal Alien Apprehension
Team, and Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO).
ICE, USBP, FHP, and PBSO were provided logistical and operational support by the Florida
National Guard and the Florida State Guard. In total, more than 100 federal, state, and county
personnel participated in the enforcement effort. The enforcement effort was coordinated by
SBIE Executive Director Anthony Coker.
“Under Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida has perfected a national model on how to implement
and execute on 287(g) immigration enforcement efforts,” said SBIE Executive Director
Anthony Coker. “The operation that just concluded in Palm Beach County demonstrates just
how effective 287(g) agreements can be when federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies
join together to leverage their unique skillsets and resources and direct them at combating illegal
immigration.”
“Our nation and the State of Florida is safer when law enforcement partners work together to
remove criminals from our local communities,” said USBP Chief Jeffrey Dinise. “This
operation demonstrates the unwavering commitment from our Florida State law enforcement
partners.”
“This operation demonstrates how effective law enforcement can be when agencies work
together,” said FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass. “Shared information, clear communication,
and teamwork deliver safe, reliable results for the people of Florida.”
The following are examples of individuals arrested during the operation:
• An alien who entered the United States without inspection and has a criminal history that
includes ''driving under the influence (DUI) and driving without a valid driver’s license.'' The
alien also had an active failure-to-appear warrant issued by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s
Office.
• An alien who was previously removed from the United States twice (2017 and 2018),
''illegally re-entering following both removals.''
• An alien who entered the United States without inspection and has a criminal history that
includes ''DUI, battery, and hit-and-run.''
• An alien who entered the United States without inspection and was identified with a
confirmed TECS B10 record, classified as ''a Known or Suspected Terrorist (KST), and''
''identified as a possible Tren de Aragua (TdA) member.''
• An alien who entered the United States without inspection and has a criminal history that
includes ''narcotics possession and drug trafficking.''
• An alien who entered the United States without inspection and has a criminal history that
includes ''DUI and alcohol-related offenses.''
• An alien who entered the United States without inspection and has a criminal history that
includes ''alcohol-related offenses. The alien also had an active probation violation warrant''
''issued by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.''
• An alien who entered the United States without inspection and has ''a criminal history that''
''includes battery and failure to appear.''
• An alien who entered the United States without inspection and has ''a criminal history that''
''includes domestic violence.''
• An alien who illegally re-entered the United States four times and has prior convictions for
''two counts of DUI, hit-and-run, illegal re-entry, burglary, and fraud.'' During the operation,
the alien fled from ICE ERO officers, barricaded himself inside a business, and later
surrendered.
• An alien who illegally re-entered the United States and has prior convictions for burglary and
theft, with additional criminal history ''including burglary and fraud.''
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