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February 14, 2025Seattle, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

ICE Seattle arrests aliens who pose significant public threats in Washington

ICE, as part of a joint federal law enforcement effort, arrested three illegal aliens who have or continue to pose a threat to public safety. ICE, as part of a joint federal law enforcement effort, arrested three illegal aliens who have or continue to pose a threat to public safety. ICE, as part of a joint federal law enforcement effort, arrested three illegal aliens who have or continue to pose a threat to public safety.

SEATTLE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as part of a joint federal law enforcement effort, arrested three illegal aliens who have or continue to pose a threat to public safety.

  • Jiewei Hu, 42, a citizen of China arrested Feb. 1 in Seattle, Washington, with convictions by the Superior Court of the State of Washington for drug manufacturing.
  • Jorge Maradiaga, 45, a citizen of El Salvador arrested Feb. 8 in Seattle, previously arrested for commercial sex abuse of a minor.
  • Shakhrukn Atakhojayev, 33, a citizen of Kazakhstan arrested Feb. 8 in Seattle, Washington, unlawfully present in the U.S. and considered to be a threat to public safety.

“Ensuring public safety is always of the utmost importance,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Seattle Field Office Director Drew H. Bostock. “And the enforcement actions highlighted here show that commitment.”

All three individuals will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

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

Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in your community on X at @EROSeattle.

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