On March 11, 2023, ICE officers rescued a 14-year-old girl during a targeted operation in Massachusetts aimed at arresting two suspected gang members. The operation led to the arrest of Igor Jose Cordeiro Ferreira, 28, and Lucas Da Silva Senes De Almeida, 25, both illegal aliens from Brazil and linked to the Primeiro Comando da Massachusetts gang. The vehicle they were in was connected to an alleged attempted home invasion earlier in Walpole, Massachusetts.
Upon investigation, it was determined that the girl had no familial ties to either suspect. To ensure her safety, she was placed in the custody of the Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement shortly after the encounter. Following the identification of a family member, she was subsequently released from custody.
Key Details:
- Date of operation: March 11, 2023
- Suspects arrested: Igor Jose Cordeiro Ferreira (28) and Lucas Da Silva Senes De Almeida (25)
- Location: Walpole, Massachusetts
- Girl’s custody: Transferred to Health and Human Services Office of Refugee Resettlement
This incident highlights the ongoing efforts of ICE to protect minors from potential harm associated with gang activities.
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Source: DHSgov