ICE, law enforcement partners arrest criminal aliens during multi-agency operation in Charlotte area
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, along with Norfolk Southern Railroad Federal Police, the U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, arrested five illegal aliens during a targeted enforcement operation in the Charlotte area, Feb. 6, 2025.
The multi-agency operation’s goal was to increase the safety of freight trains and their crews traveling through Charlotte, due to increased reporting of gang affiliated aliens on the rail tracks, threatening citizens and employees of the railway, selling narcotics, trespassing, and other criminal activity.
All the illegal aliens were arrested on administrative charges, and are in ICE custody pending removal.
ICE is focused on public safety and national security threats. Individuals illegally present in the United States who are encountered during an enforcement operation may be taken into custody and processed for removal as stated by law.
Members of the public with information can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.
Learn more about ICE’s mission to increase public safety in Charlotte on X at @HSICharlotte and @EROAtlanta.
Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)
