ICE Newark arrests Brazilian national wanted overseas to serve time for drug charges
March 17, 2025Newark, NJ, United StatesEnforcement and Removal
ICE, with assistance from @FBINewark, arrested Douglas De Souza Gontijo, a native and citizen of Brazil, wanted by Brazilian authorities for drug trafficking related crimes.
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with assistance from the FBI, arrested Douglas De Souza Gontijo, 34, a native and citizen of Brazil wanted by Brazilian authorities for drug trafficking related crimes, March 13. De Souza remains in ICE custody following his arrest.
"ICE arrests of criminal aliens not only assist our international partners in making sure justice is served for those wanted overseas, but also ensure our American neighborhoods remain safe,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Newark Field Office Director John Tsoukaris.
De Souza was arrested by the U.S. Border Patrol March 31, 2023, near San Luis, Arizona, who served him with a notice to appear and released him on an order of release on recognizance pending removal proceedings.
Members of the public can report immigration 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 ERO Newark’s mission to increase public safety in our New Jersey communities on X at @ERONewark.
Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)
