U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with the FBI, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, have administratively arrested a Cuban national who was unlawfully present in the United States.
Daniel Morejon Garcia, 57, was taken into custody at his residence following an investigation conducted by ICE Homeland Security Investigations.
The investigation centered on fraudulent claims he allegedly made when entering the country.
During the investigation, law enforcement agents obtained official Cuban government documents and credible source information indicating that Morejon Garcia had failed to disclose his affiliations.
He allegedly omitted being a member of the Cuban Communist Party and an agent of Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior in his immigration applications.
Additionally, Morejon Garcia allegedly served as the President of the National Defense Council in the Artemisa region of Cuba and being a member of the Rapid Response Brigades.
These groups, composed of civilians trained and organised by the government, are designed to assist authorities during incidents of social unrest, protests, or disturbances.
Authorities allege that Morejon Garcia was activated by the Cuban government during the island-wide protests on July 11, 2021. In that role, there was evidence of Morejon Garcia assaulting protesters as part of his duties.
Morejon Garcia was processed and is currently in ICE custody pending his removal from the United States.
