A Cuban national with an extensive criminal background was taken into custody in West Palm Beach, Florida, despite being under a deportation order for 25 years.
Jeffrey Dinise, head of the Miami Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol, confirmed the arrest, stating that the individual remained in the country illegally while amassing a series of serious offenses.
Dinise shared on social media platform X that agents from the West Palm Beach station, in collaboration with the Florida Highway Patrol, apprehended the Cuban, labeling him a "habitual offender."
His criminal record includes charges of burglary, assault and battery, theft of over $100,000, and the kidnapping of a minor, according to federal authorities.
Despite being formally ordered to leave the United States in 2000, the man continued to reside illegally and, as the official report states, persisted in breaking the law for more than two decades.
Authorities have not disclosed his identity but have released his image as part of what they describe as "zero tolerance" actions against foreign nationals with criminal backgrounds.
"The partnerships between federal, state, and local agencies are strong. Illegal activity will not be tolerated," emphasized Dinise, highlighting that these operations aim to remove dangerous individuals from the streets and enhance community safety.
The arrest comes just days after the Border Patrol announced the capture of a Cuban woman in South Florida, who had a conviction for involuntary manslaughter. She served 15 years in a state prison and also evaded a deportation order.
Both cases have been publicly showcased by authorities as examples of the toughened immigration actions against foreign nationals with criminal histories.
These arrests are part of a crackdown led by the Department of Homeland Security, executed alongside ICE and other federal agencies, amid increased immigration pressure and strict enforcement of laws.
FAQs on Cuban Deportation Orders and Criminal Arrests
What are the charges against the Cuban arrested in Florida?
The charges include burglary, assault and battery, theft of over $100,000, and the kidnapping of a minor.
Why was the Cuban national still in the U.S. despite a deportation order?
Although formally ordered to leave the U.S. in 2000, he continued to live illegally and violated the law for over two decades.
What is the goal of the zero tolerance policy mentioned by authorities?
The zero tolerance policy aims to remove individuals considered dangerous from the streets to improve community safety.