122 Chinese nationals deported in operation led by ICE’s Dallas field office
More than 100 Chinese nationals were deported June 3 aboard what immigration officials called a “high-risk charter flight,” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials said.
The effort, led by the Department of Homeland Security and ICE’s Dallas office, resulted in the removal of 96 men and 26 women ranging in age from 19 to 68, according to a statement. Some of those aboard the deportation flight were convicted of crimes including murder, rape, human smuggling and drug trafficking, federal authorities said.
“Through our interagency partnerships and coordination across ICE field offices, we have successfully removed these individuals, many who were convicted of egregious crimes,” said Josh Johnson, an acting ICE field office director. “This operation not only enhances the public safety of our communities across the U.S. but also strengthens national security.”
Everyone on board the flight had final orders for removal from ICE detention facilities across the country, according to the statement.
