Federal immigration authorities have announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested more than 650 illegal aliens across West Virginia during a major two-week statewide operation.
Operation ICE Wall was conducted in coordination with local law enforcement agencies.
According to a press release issued Sunday, the operation ran from January 5 through January 19.
It involved 14 federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.
ICE deployed enforcement teams to Charleston, Martinsburg, Beckley, Moorefield, Morgantown, and Huntington as part of the coordinated effort.
Officials said the operation resulted in the arrest of more than 650 illegal aliens.
Those arrested include individuals who pose threats to public safety and national security, as well as others who entered the country illegally.
In a statement, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia Acting Field Office Director Michael Rose said:
“This operation demonstrates how strong partnerships between ICE and West Virginia law enforcement agencies enhance public safety and the integrity of our immigration system.”
“By training and supporting our… partners across the state, we’ve expanded local capacity to identify, arrest, and process illegal aliens while ensuring these authorities are exercised professionally and consistent with the law.”
One arrest highlighted by ICE occurred on January 8 as part of Operation ICE Wall, which targeted illegal aliens operating commercial vehicles.
Sagar Singh, a citizen of India, was pulled over after failing to stop at a mandatory brake-check station.
During the stop, Singh was cited for multiple vehicle violations, including operating an unsafe commercial vehicle.
ICE said Singh had previously been ordered removed from the United States.
He was one of more than 25 illegal aliens arrested under Operation ICE Wall during the enforcement surge.
Another individual arrested during the operation was Ling Yan, a citizen of China also known as Yang Ning.
ICE said he was previously convicted of two counts of endangering the welfare of children in Ravenna, Ohio.
Officials also reported arresting a convicted child sex abuser, an individual with drug possession convictions, and numerous other offenders during the two-week operation.
Local law enforcement officials praised the joint effort.
One participating agency, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, said the operation demonstrated the benefits of close cooperation with federal authorities.
In a statement, Jefferson County Sheriff Tom Hansen said:
“The Sheriff’s Office was impressed with the professionalism and work ethic of the agents and how well they interacted with the citizens and local law enforcement officers.”
“Working with such a high-caliber group of agents who were assigned to Jefferson County made the decision to support the initiative worthwhile.”
“We are also gratified that through this program, we have had the opportunity to remove numerous dangerous criminals from our community,” Hansen added.
ICE officials said the operation was conducted without protests.
The agency emphasized that similar partnerships remain a key part of ongoing enforcement efforts.
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