Disturbing Predator Ring BUSTED

Federal agents just swept the nation’s worst predators off our streets in a massive Presidents Day weekend operation that proves Trump’s enforcement promises are no longer just talk.

Story Snapshot

ICE arrested dozens of convicted child sex offenders and drug traffickers across multiple states during Presidents Day weekend 2026
DHS labeled arrestees the “worst of the worst” with crimes including lewd acts on children under 14, rape, and methamphetamine trafficking
Nearly 70% of current ICE arrests involve individuals charged or convicted of crimes in the U.S., demonstrating prioritization of public safety threats
Operations targeted non-citizens from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, many already on sex offender registries

Targeting America’s Most Dangerous Criminals

Immigration and Customs Enforcement executed a nationwide sweep February 15-17, 2026, arresting non-citizen criminals with convictions ranging from child sexual abuse to drug trafficking. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin declared these violent criminals would never harm children and innocent Americans again. The operation spanned Texas, California, Missouri, New York, Iowa, Montana, North Carolina, and Florida, removing individuals who had already been convicted in U.S. courts. This represents exactly the kind of enforcement action everyday Americans demanded when they voted for secure borders and community safety.

Disturbing Details Behind the Arrests

Efren Guzman-Lopez from Guatemala faced charges for indecency with a child in Texas. Javier Millan-Salgado from Mexico was convicted of lewd acts with a child under 14 in California. Pedro Jucub was arrested in Missouri for sexual misconduct with a child under 15. The drug trafficking arrests included Alfredo Vargas in Iowa for methamphetamine distribution and Ever Rivera-Molina in Texas for meth conspiracy. DHS publicized mugshots and crime details to demonstrate transparency in removing these threats. Many arrestees were registered sex offenders who had somehow remained in American communities despite their criminal records, highlighting failures of previous immigration policies.

Trump Administration Delivers on Enforcement Promises

This operation reflects President Trump’s commitment to prioritize deportation of criminal non-citizens, fulfilling campaign promises that resonated with voters frustrated by lax border enforcement. Under Secretary Noem oversees DHS operations executing the administration’s mandate to remove dangerous individuals first. The department expanded detention capacity to 92,600 beds through a $38.3 billion investment, enabling sustained enforcement operations. McLaughlin emphasized that nothing would stop ICE from removing these criminals from American communities, pushing back against Democratic resistance. This stands in stark contrast to previous policies that often released criminal aliens back into communities, endangering families.

Political Opposition Threatens Public Safety Operations

Democrats have established what ICE describes as a “hard red line” resistance, attempting to unmask federal agents conducting these operations. Protesters have used whistles and alerts to warn criminals of ICE activity, effectively obstructing law enforcement efforts to protect communities. Assaults on ICE agents have spiked 1,500 percent amid this political interference, putting officers’ lives at risk while they work to remove convicted predators. This opposition demonstrates a troubling prioritization of ideology over child safety and community protection. Americans watching these enforcement actions understand the common-sense principle that convicted criminals residing here illegally should face immediate removal, not political protection.

Long-Term Impact on American Communities

The immediate removal of these high-risk individuals eliminates ongoing threats to neighborhoods where they resided. Long-term, consistent enforcement operations like this weekend’s sweep send a clear deterrent message that criminal activity by non-citizens will result in swift deportation. Communities in states from coast to coast benefit when federal authorities prioritize public safety over political correctness. The operation also validates the investment in expanded ICE capacity and resources, showing taxpayers their money funds tangible security improvements. Victims of past crimes committed by these individuals gain justice through their removal, while potential future victims are spared harm through proactive enforcement.