DHS arrests illegal immigrant with 24 convictions in Minnesota ICE operation

FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday announced the arrests of what it called the “worst of the worst” criminal illegal immigrants during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota; among them is a man with 24 criminal convictions.

The agency condemned state and local leaders for refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

DHS said the arrests demonstrate the results of ICE enforcement operations in sanctuary areas; This contrasts the agency’s actions with what Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey described as refusing to honor ICE detainees.

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DHS claims this policy has resulted in hundreds of criminal illegal aliens being released back into local Minnesota communities.

“Our law enforcement officers arrested murderers, drug traffickers, and a vigilante convicted of 24 felonies in Minneapolis while experiencing widespread violence against them,” said DHS Deputy Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “These are criminals, Governor. [Tim] Walz and the Mayor [Jacob] Frey protects. “No American wants these criminals as neighbors.”

DHS said the arrests were made as part of Operation Metro Surge, a targeted enforcement effort focused on removing illegal criminals from Minnesota neighborhoods. The department said the operation prioritizes criminals with serious criminal histories, including violent crimes.

Criminals arrested in the state during the operation included Hien Quoc Thai, a Vietnamese national who was previously convicted of murder, according to DHS.

Brian Anjain, of the Marshall Islands, has 24 criminal convictions, including assault causing bodily injury, domestic abuse, public nudity, theft, interference with official acts, public intoxication and trespassing, DHS said.

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Hien Quoc Thai, a Vietnamese man, was previously convicted of murder, according to DHS. (Department of Homeland Security)

Venezuelan Eddy Xol-Lares was convicted of conspiring to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine while on a ship.

Those arrested included criminal illegal immigrants from Guatemala, Cuba, Mexico, Honduras, South Africa and Romania, according to DHS.

DHS said the operation also resulted in the arrest of individuals convicted of crimes such as domestic violence, assault, fraud, identity theft, forgery, restraining order violation, destruction of property and numerous DUI offenses, many of whom previously faced charges that include kidnapping, robbery with a deadly weapon, weapons possession and narcotics offenses.

Brian Anjain, of the Marshall Islands, has 24 convictions, including assault causing bodily injury, domestic abuse, public nudity, theft, interference with official acts, public intoxication and trespassing, according to DHS. (Department of Homeland Security)

The department claims that since President Donald Trump took office, approximately 470 criminal illegal immigrants have been released back into Minnesota communities due to sanctuary-style policies.

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DHS said it also called on Walz and Frey to honor ICE detainees for the more than 1,360 aliens, including violent criminals, currently in custody, arguing that cooperation would improve public safety.

Additional information on arrests nationwide can be found in the agency’s public database: wow.dhs.govPursues enforcement actions involving serious offenders.