ICE arrests Venezuelan national tied to South American theft group in Manhattan
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ICE arrests Venezuelan national tied to South American theft group in Manhattan
"On May 14, ICE agents arrested Edison Guillermo Pinto-Padron, a Venezuelan national linked to a transnational theft group, highlighting ongoing immigration enforcement challenges."
"Pinto was apprehended after illegally entering the U.S. in July 2023, later arrested in Virginia for grand larceny, but released without notifying ICE."
Edison Guillermo Pinto-Padron, a Venezuelan national and member of a South American theft group, was arrested on May 14 by ICE in New York City. He initially entered the U.S. illegally in July 2023 and was briefly detained by Border Patrol. After being arrested in Virginia for grand larceny and other charges, he was released without notifying ICE, leading to criticism from the agency regarding local law enforcement's handling of detainers. Pinto remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings after being convicted in December 2024.
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