ICE, US Forest Service arrest 14 illegal aliens in Northern Michigan fishing sweep

ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Detroit and the U.S. Forest Service arrested 14 illegal aliens from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico during Operation Fresh Catch.

Arrest and charges

The arrests took place on Oct. 10 in the Cadillac and Manistee areas, according to ICE.

ICE officers conducted the operation after U.S. Forest Service officers reported finding an increased number of fishing violations.

“ERO will continue working with the U.S. Forest Service and other law enforcement partners to safeguard Michigan’s public lands, protect natural resources and uphold federal immigration laws,” said ERO Detroit Field Office Director Matthew Putra.“Our coordinated efforts promote public safety and help ensure that those who violate immigration laws are held accountable.” All individuals were transported to the North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, where they will remain pending further immigration proceedings.

According to ICE, of the 14 illegal aliens arrested during the operation: One has a DUI conviction Three are reinstated final orders who have been deported from the U.S. previously One is an immigration absconder who now has a final order of removal Another failed to depart the United States voluntarily and has now been issued a final order of removal All were in violation of U.S. immigration laws