U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a Venezuelan citizen on February 11, wanted by Chilean authorities in connection with a kidnapping.
The alien unlawfully entered the U.S. in 2024, bypassing immigration inspection at an undisclosed location in Arizona.
Chilean law enforcement authorities issued a warrant for his arrest on charges related to a kidnapping carried out while residing in Chile.
The suspect remains in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings.
“Thanks to the strong collaboration between U.S. law enforcement and our international counterparts, we were able to apprehend this individual, who has connections to dangerous criminal organizations like Tren de Aragua,” said acting ICE Homeland Security Investigations Chicago Special Agent in Charge Dan Johnsen.
Johnsen added, “Organized crime groups don’t just pose a significant threat to the communities they operate in but also to the safety and security of countries around the world.
“Our continued partnership with local, federal and global law enforcement is crucial in dismantling these networks and holding those responsible accountable for their crimes.”
