ICE Boston arrests illegal Honduran national charged with child trafficking crimes in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in partnership with The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives apprehended an illegally present Honduran alien charged with two counts of indecent solicitation of a child and trafficking of a minor. Officials with ICE Boston, DEA New England and ATF Boston arrested Vivian Gisselle Soriano-Neto in Providence March 11.

“Vivian Gisselle Soriano-Neto apparently trafficked a child for nefarious reasons,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Children are among the most vulnerable members of society and anyone who would do them harm represents a significant threat to our community. ICE Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing criminal alien offenders from New England.”

U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested Soriano Oct. 25, 2017, after she illegally entered the United States at the Calexico, California, Port of Entry. CBP transferred custody of Soriano to ICE.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued Soriano a notice to appear before a Justice Department immigration judge Nov. 9, 2017.

ICE released Soriano on parole Nov. 17, 2017.

The Providence Police Department arrested Soriano Feb. 20 for two charges of indecent solicitation of a child and trafficking of a minor.

Soriano remains 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.

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Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)