U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with assistance from local and federal partners, apprehended Ismail Sayik, a citizen of Turkey illegally present in the United States, on March 4 during a routine enforcement operation in New Jersey.
Sayik, 29, has three arrest warrants overseas, including for allegation of murder, and is currently in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
U.S. Border Patrol arrested Sayik on March 17, 2023, at or near Jacumba, California, after he illegally entered the United States. USBP served Sayik a notice to appear before a Department of Justice immigration judge.
USBP released Sayik on an Order of Recognizance pending removal proceedings and instructed him to report to the nearest ICE office.
On April 5, 2023, Sayik reported to ICE New York as instructed.
Personnel with ICE Newark arrested Sayik in Sunnyside, New York, on March 4 and detained him in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
