ICE Denver removes man wanted in El Salvador

DENVER – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Salvadoran national and foreign fugitive Jose Eduardo Moran-Garcia, 28, to El Salvador via air transportation, March 28. Moran is wanted in his home country for aggravated homicide, displacement of individuals, unlawful groupings and aggravated robbery.

"Today, justice prevails. The successful removal of this fugitive is a testament to the unwavering cooperation between our nations and the relentless dedication of our law enforcement agencies,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Denver Field Office Director Robert Guadian. “This operation sends a clear message — no criminal is beyond the reach of justice.”

Moran entered the United States on an unknown date and location without inspection by U.S. Immigration Officers. He was arrested Oct. 16, 2023, in Whittier, California, and was transferred to the Denver Contract Detention Facility, Aurora, Colorado, until his removal from the United States.

This operation was successfully completed with the assistance of ERO El Salvador and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement taskforce.

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