ICE Harlingen office sets record with 238 arrests in a single day, agency says
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The ICE office in Harlingen achieved a record with 238 arrests in one day on June 18, 2026, targeting individuals suspected of being in the U.S. illegally. Among those detained were individuals with serious convictions, including attempted kidnapping, sexual battery, and drug offenses. Notable arrests included Manuel Morales-Geronimo, linked to the Paisas gang, and others with various criminal backgrounds. The operation involved collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement, and those arrested may face further charges for illegal reentry into the U.S. Details on the majority of the arrests remain undisclosed.
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