ICE Arrests 1,500 Immigrants in Georgia After Massive Raids

Who is targeted by Operation “Safeguard”?

Worksite raids continue daily in Georgia

ICE acts with support from the FBI and DEA

Since Donald Trump assumed the presidency of the United States on January 20, immigration raids have intensified significantly.

In the state of Georgia, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have arrested around 1500 undocumented immigrants, according to federal authorities on Friday.

These operations have not been carried out by ICE alone.

According to official information, they have involved collaboration from other federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

ICE arrests 1500 immigrants in Georgia operation

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Steven Schrank, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Georgia and Alabama, stated that many of those detained have criminal records.

This includes violent crimes, gang involvement, drug trafficking, and other offenses that pose a threat to public safety, he explained.

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At a press conference, Schrank announced that at the end of March, a joint effort titled Operation “Safeguard” was launched.

This ten-day campaign focused on locating and arresting undocumented immigrants with criminal backgrounds.

The operation also targeted individuals linked to organized crime, including gangs and drug trafficking.

However, these actions have not ended, according to Telemundo.

According to the HSI representative, federal agents continue to carry out daily operations in various regions of Georgia.

These activities go beyond searching for criminals and now include surprise inspections at workplaces.

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Authorities are checking that employees possess the required documentation to work legally in the United States.

Schrank clarified that these inspections may be conducted in a wide range of locations, such as supermarkets, factories, workshops, and construction sites.

“We are committed to enforcing immigration law and protecting our communities,” said the agent, emphasizing that this type of operation will remain part of the national security strategy.

According to HSI, ICE’s efforts will not be limited to Georgia, but are part of a broader nationwide approach.

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