Four Cuban nationals with serious criminal records, including charges of homicide and other violent offenses, were apprehended in South Florida by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies. These individuals are set to be deported from the United States.
ICE announced on Tuesday the arrests, which took place between January 9 and 12, of undocumented immigrants Nelson Vladimir González del Pino Rodríguez, Camilo Argüelles Mendoza, Yuri Estévez, and Iván Hernández Montes. All four individuals, originally from Cuba, were labeled as "atrocious" illegal foreign criminals in the state of Florida by the agency.
The group faces an array of charges, including convictions for murder, aggravated assault on law enforcement officers, carrying a concealed weapon, driving under the influence (DUI), and theft, according to an official statement.
González del Pino has been convicted of second-degree murder, multiple aggravated assaults on law enforcement, repeated resistance to arrest—with and without violence—escape from custody, and several DUI offenses. He served significant prison sentences, including a 10-year term for murder and aggravated assault on a police officer. ICE and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) arrested him in Hialeah on January 12.
Argüelles's violent criminal history resulted in multiple convictions: 20 years in prison for a felony homicide, and an additional 15 years each for theft and fraud, as well as five years each for assault and resisting an officer. ICE, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) apprehended him in Miami, also on January 12.
On the same day, ICE agents detained Estévez in Hollywood. This Cuban national has been convicted of homicide, attempted premeditated murder, and carrying a concealed weapon. Authorities emphasized that all his offenses are severe and involve violence or firearms. According to the report, he served at least three years in prison for attempted murder and weapons possession charges.
Hernández was taken into ICE custody on January 9. His criminal background includes aggravated assault on a police officer and property crimes like vehicle theft, burglary, and possession of burglary tools. Additionally, he committed numerous offenses involving escape, resisting arrest, using false identification, and other charges related to violence, theft, and obstruction.
The four detainees will remain in ICE custody until their deportation from the U.S., authorities warned.
The identification and apprehension of these Cuban nationals involved ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) and HSI agents, alongside officers from the DEA and ATF.
Details on Violent Criminals Arrested by ICE in Florida
What charges do the arrested Cuban nationals face?
The Cuban nationals are facing charges such as murder, aggravated assault on law enforcement officers, carrying a concealed weapon, driving under the influence, and theft.
Which agencies were involved in the arrest operation?
The operation involved U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
What is the next step for these individuals after their arrest?
The individuals will remain in ICE custody until they are deported from the United States.