ALERT: ICE Arrests 500 Undocumented Immigrants in Large-Scale Operation in Florida

ICE conducted a large-scale immigration operation in Florida last week. According to the agency, multiple security bodies collaborated during the operation. Among those detained are people accused of serious crimes, according to ICE.

How did this operation in Florida unfold?

The operation took place over three days, between August 24 and 27. Local, state, and federal agencies participated in a coordinated manner.

Among them were the Florida National Guard and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The Customs and Border Protection Office (CBP) also collaborated.

In total, ICE reported the detention of 500 undocumented immigrants during this joint operation.

What crimes are attributed to those detained?

According to ICE’s statement, among those arrested are people accused of attempted murder. Cases of domestic violence, drug possession, and sexual assault are also mentioned.

It is important to clarify that these are accusations disseminated by the agency. Therefore, it is up to the courts to determine guilt in each individual case.

Who are some of those detained according to ICE?

ICE highlighted four specific cases among the 500 arrests. Each has a distinct legal status that should be distinguished clearly.

Person (age, origin)	Situation according to ICE
Whycliff Longin (28 years old, Haiti)	Faces charges for second-degree murder, attempted murder, sexual assault, and robbery. Detained without bail
Noe Lux Castro (24 years old, Guatemala)	Faces charges for obstruction and resisting authority during his arrest.
Olmen Noel Vargas-Mendoza (40 years old, Honduras)	Criminal history for domestic violence; reportedly reentered illegally on three occasions.
Marlon Rolando Calderón-Castellón (43 years old, Honduras)	Criminal history for assault and illegal drug possession

Therefore, two of the cases correspond to current charges that have not yet been resolved judicially. The other two refer to previous criminal records reported by the agency.

According to ICE, Longin was detained after allegedly breaking into a residence in Lehigh Acres. That arrest occurred on August 27, during an operation by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

For his part, according to the agency, Castro struggled with agents and took a taser during his detention. ICE stated that he attempted to use it against the officer who arrested him.

What additional context is missing in this case?

It is important to note that all information about those detained comes solely from ICE. As of now, this article does not include statements from the legal defense of the accused.

Furthermore, the charges mentioned against Longin and Castro have not yet been resolved by a court. Therefore, the presumption of innocence applies until there is a final sentence.