U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with assistance from the FBI, arrested Douglas De Souza Gontijo, 34, a native and citizen of Brazil wanted by Brazilian authorities for drug trafficking-related crimes, on March 13.
De Souza remains in ICE custody following his arrest.
De Souza was arrested by the U.S. Border Patrol on March 31, 2023, near San Luis, Arizona, who served him with a notice to appear and released him on an order of release on recognizance pending removal proceedings.
“ICE arrests of criminal aliens not only assist our international partners in making sure justice is served for those wanted overseas but also ensure our American neighbourhoods remain safe,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Newark Field Office Director John Tsoukaris.
