Homeland Security Announces Arrests of Notorious Criminal Illegal Aliens in Operation Metro Surge

January 14, 2026 • Google News World

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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that it has arrested 2,400 individuals since Operation Metro Surge began. The operation, which started yesterday, targeted individuals with serious criminal backgrounds.

According to ICE, some of those arrested include child predators, violent criminals, and individuals involved in armed robbery and drug trafficking. These arrests are part of the “worst of the worst” list, indicating that the individuals were considered to be among the most dangerous and serious offenders.

ICE has been working under President Trump’s leadership to target members of some of the world’s most notorious criminal gangs. The agency has arrested numerous individuals in Sanctuary Minnesota as part of this effort.

The operation has also led to 30 detentions in southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa, according to a webpage on ICE’s website.

In total, DHS reports that since Operation Metro Surge began, there have been over 2,400 arrests made by immigration officials.

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