United States Border Patrol arrested two Venezuelan nationals illegally present in the United States on March 30.
One of these individuals was found to be affiliated with Tren de Aragua, a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization.
From the US Border Patrol:
A USBP resident agent responded to two Venezuelan nationals encountered in connection with a theft investigation. After gathering information about the individuals, it was determined that both had previously illegally entered the United States and been released on their own recognizance. The USBP resident agent determined the subjects were amenable to detention and they were taken into USBP custody.
Chief of USBP’s Houlton Sector Juan G. Bernal:
If you are in the United States illegally or attempt to enter the United States illegally you will be apprehended, and you will face real consequences . The days of catch and release are over and violent criminals, gang-members, and terrorists will be removed from this country. Border Security is national security and those attempting to infringe on the law will be held accountable.
The two individuals have been detained pending their removal proceedings and turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement Enforcement and Removal Operations.
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