Homeless Venezuelan alien asks to be taken into ICE custody

DETROIT – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a homeless, 23-year-old Venezuelan illegal alien in Detroit Feb. 6 when he entered the agency’s lobby and asked to be taken into custody, stating that if ICE did not arrest him, he would go out and commit crimes.

“We’re grateful that this individual self-reported and turned himself over to ICE before going out and threatening public safety,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Detroit Field Office Director Robert Lynch.

The Venezuelan national will remain in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings.

Members of the public can report immigration crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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