• Nearly 800 arrests were made during Florida’s Operation Tidal Wave, targeting individuals with criminal records and immigration law violations, including MS-13 gang members and convicted criminals.
  • The operation was a “first-of-its-kind” partnership between ICE, state agencies, and all 67 Florida county sheriffs, emphasizing strong state and local collaboration.
  • Homeland Security and Florida officials praised the initiative as a major success, with plans for similar operations nationwide to enhance public safety and enforce immigration laws.

Nearly 800 arrests marked the first days of Operation Tidal Wave, a large-scale immigration enforcement initiative launched in Florida. The coordinated effort, which began on April 21, involved the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), state agencies, and local law enforcement. Officials noted this as a “first-of-its-kind partnership,” targeting individuals with criminal records and those violating immigration laws.

Key Highlights of Operation Tidal Wave

ICE announced that the operation successfully detained convicted criminals, including members of the notorious MS-13 gang, as well as individuals convicted of murder and sexual assault. Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Public Affairs, Tricia McLaughlin, hailed the operation as a “major success.”

“All 67 Florida county sheriffs participated, underscoring strong state and local cooperation,” McLaughlin said during a Fox News interview. She added, “This crackdown ensures our streets are safer and sends a clear message to those acting with impunity.”

Statement From Officials

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Homeland Security Secretary Krisiti Noem emphasized the government’s commitment to immigration enforcement, stating, “This is a warning to all criminal illegal aliens: We’re coming for you.” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis praised the initiative as proof of what federal, state, and local partnerships can achieve in immigration enforcement.

What’s Next?

According to ICE, similar operations are planned across the U.S. in the coming months. These efforts aim to address immigration concerns while improving public safety.

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