U.S. Department of Homeland Security

10/22/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/22/2026 12:16

WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Alien Traffickers, Drug Traffickers, and Robbers

The Trump Administration will never apologize for putting America FIRST

WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens convicted for horrific crimes such as conspiracy to transport illegal aliens, trafficking in amphetamines, and robbery.

"Every day, the patriots of ICE are going after criminal illegal aliens. Yesterday, ICE arrested alien traffickers, drug traffickers, robbers, and other public safety threats from our communities." said Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. "Under the leadership of President Trump, DHS will continue to deliver on the American people's mandate to end the invasion of drugs and crime that has overwhelmed our communities."

Yesterday's arrests include:

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Jose Esteban Nunez-Ortega, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens and FIVE convictions for illegal re-entry in Tucson, Arizona.

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Aldo Casares, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for trafficking in amphetamines in Auburndale, Florida.

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Ivan Padilla-Carrillo, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for drug trafficking in Yreka, California.

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Juan Jose Jurado-Gonzalez, a criminal illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for possession with intent to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine in Richmond, Virginia.

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Abdul Lopez-Lujan, a criminal illegal alien from Panama, convicted for robbery in Brooklyn, New York.

Americans can see more public safety threats arrested in their communities on our webpage at WOW.DHS.Gov.

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