ICE Arrests 800 Illegal Immigrants In 4-Day ICE Raid

Sarah Arnold | April 27, 2025 3:00 PM

In yet another win for the Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigration, hundreds of illegal immigrants were arrested in a massive U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Florida, sending a clear message to those who believe they can bypass U.S. immigration laws without consequence. Describing the operation as a "tidal wave," ICE agents highlighted the scale and urgency of the crackdown, emphasizing that this enforcement action was necessary to protect communities and uphold the rule of law.

During a four-day operation, ICE agents joined Florida State Police to arrest nearly 800 illegal aliens as part of the first phase of Operation Tidal Wave. Individuals arrested include a convicted Colombian murderer, alleged MS-13 and 18th Street gang members, and a Russian spy with an Interpol Red Notice for manslaughter.

Among those arrested was an alleged MS-13 gang member who had illegally re-entered the U.S. three times and was convicted of felony reentry. Another detained individual is a known or suspected member of the 18th Street gang, who had reportedly reentered the U.S. illegally twice.

In a first-of-its-kind partnership between state and federal partners, ICE Miami and Florida law enforcement arrested nearly 800 illegal aliens this week during the first four days of #OperationTidalWave — a massive, multi-agency, immigration enforcement crackdown.

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On Saturday, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) took to social media to highlight his state’s role, stating, “Florida is leading the nation in active cooperation with the Trump administration on immigration enforcement and deportation operations.”