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Human Smuggling/Trafficking

01/17/2017

Philadelphia, PA

ICE HSI announces multiagency anti-trafficking task force in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Philadelphia announced Wednesday a newly-formed task force to combat human trafficking in the Philadelphia-area. The newly formed HSI-led task force has been awarded a grant by the International Association of the Chiefs of Police, in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime to combat both labor and sex trafficking in the region.

Management and Administration

01/13/2017

Washington, DC

Director Sarah R. Saldaña retires from government service

“I am going to miss you all,” Director Saldaña said, becoming emotional at several points during her remarks when talking about the men and women of ICE. “Keep your heads high; we have so much to be proud of in this agency.”

Operational

01/12/2017

Massena, NY

Teamwork outweighs challenges for HSI Massena

The team at HSI Massena consists of special agents, intelligence research specialists and mission support specialists. In 2012, the office created a Border Enforcement Security Task Force that now employs full-time and part time personnel from 23 state, local, and federal U.S. and Canadian agencies.

Cultural Property, Art and Antiquities Investigations

01/12/2017

Washington, DC

ICE returns cultural artifacts to Peru

Items returned included 296 ceramics and 51 textiles, some dating as far back as the 8th century A.D., including items from the Chancay civilization, which existed more than a thousand years ago in the area that is now modern day Peru. In addition, a Nazca-style Peruvian vessel, a comb, and a beaded necklace were among other artifacts returned, several from the Moche culture, an ancient Peruvian civilization. A 1735 copy of the book, “El Sol, y Año Feliz del Peru San Francisco Solano” was also be repatriated.

Operational

01/10/2017

Los Angeles, CA

ICE HSI plays to win at 2017 Rose Bowl and Tournament of Roses Parade

As part of that effort, personnel from the technical operations divisions with HSI headquarters and HSI Los Angeles worked jointly to strategically place additional technical and human resources in order to provide comprehensive visibility throughout the event.

Financial Crimes

01/05/2017

Boston, MA

ICE Boston seizes nearly $20 million, arrests Brazilian national in money laundering scheme linked to TelexFree

Cleber Rene Rizerio Rocha, 28, a Brazilian national living in Westborough, Massachusetts, was charged via criminal complaint with one count of conspiring to commit money laundering. Rocha was ordered detained following an appearance Thursday before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Judith G. Dein.

Operational

01/03/2017

Philadelphia, PA

St. Joe's alum named special agent in charge for ICE Homeland Security Investigations Philadelphia

As special agent in charge, Miller, a 25-year veteran of federal law enforcement, oversees nearly 200 federal agents, intelligence analysts, and professional administrative staff across six HSI offices throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Delaware.

Enforcement and Removal

12/28/2016

Washington, DC

ICE removes man wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide

Emilio Coreas-Avelar, 24, an alleged MS-13 gang member, was arrested at his residence in Burke, Virginia, where he admitted he was a citizen of El Salvador and illegally present in the U.S. At that point in time, ERO officers served him a notice to appear in immigration court. In September, an immigration judge ordered Coreas-Avelar removed from the U.S. to El Salvador

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