ICE San Diego arrests illegal Mexican national convicted of DUI and drug possession

SAN DIEGO — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested and removed Francisco Samaniego Leal, 44, a citizen of Mexico, Feb. 18.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office initially arrested Samaniego on March 25, 2003, for possession of a control substance. He was also charged with the use of false citizenship.

Samaniego was charged with multiple counts that included driving under the influence of alcohol, hit and run, and property damage, on Aug. 21, 2003.

ICE removed Samaniego in accordance with a final order of removal issued by an immigration judge.

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