ICE Harlingen sets record with 238 arrests including alleged gang member
· KRGV (NBC 5)
On June 18, 2026, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in Harlingen made a record 238 arrests in the Rio Grande Valley for illegal immigration. Among those apprehended were individuals with serious criminal records, including attempted kidnapping, sexual battery, and drug offenses. Notably, Manuel Morales-Geronimo, an alleged member of the Paisas gang, was arrested for multiple charges, including assault and illegal reentry. Other detainees included Jose Alfredo Castillo-Mendoza, Fernando Leonel Perez-Torres, and Noe Tinoco Perez, all with various convictions. The operation involved collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
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