Feds bust dozens of illegal aliens with commercial licenses driving on US highways
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US immigration and customs conservation (ICE) and Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials have recently arrested more than 100 illegal immigrants to a three -day pressure.
In a statement on October 6, the US Department of Internal Security (DHS) said that the operation “threats to public security during the I-40 in Oklahoma”. It took place between 22 September and 25 September.
“ICE, OHP, OHP’nin patrol of foreign -born citizens encountered during the patrol recorded record.” He said. “As a result, 120 illegal foreigners were detained for immigration violations that operate a commercial motor vehicle with 91 commercial driver licenses (CDL).”
Among the 120 suspects, past convictions involved in illegal re -entry and money laundering to the United States, human trafficking and attack.
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ICE and Oklahoma Highway Patrol officials arrested 120 illegal immigrants in a three-day operation during I-40. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Some of the illegal immigrants were sentenced to a conspiracy of distributing cocaine and having a controlled substance.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with a nearby cannabis breeding zone.
In a statement, Deputy Principal Madison Sheahan said the suspects did not operate 18 wheels on the highways of America, “the suspects said.
Federal and state officers targeted commercial truck drivers during a very daily immigration swept in Oklahoma. (Getty Images)
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“Our roads are now safer behind the steering wheel with these illegal foreigners.” He said. “We encourage more state and local law enforcement force to eliminate public safety threats and to sign 287 (g) agreements for helping to receive existing reimbursement funds for our law enforcement partners. ”
Only weeks later, a suspect, who had been deported several times before, caused an accident on DUI in California.
DHS described the Oklahoma operation as part of a wider effort to address the threats on large load routes. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Norberto Clerino, 53, confronts six counts Murder about the September 7 accident. He is accused of driving under the influence of Napa County.
Adam Sabes from Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
