The United States Department of Homeland Security is spotlighting what it describes as the most dangerous criminal illegal immigrants arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of the Trump administration’s intensified enforcement campaign.
In a statement published on its official website, the department said that under the leadership of Secretary Kristi Noem, DHS and ICE officers are fulfilling President Donald Trump’s pledge to prioritize mass deportations, beginning with those convicted of the most serious crimes.
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Several Guyanese nationals are among those arrested, according to law enforcement records. The individuals were taken into custody in various US states and have been convicted of offenses ranging from violent crime to drug trafficking and sexual offenses.
Those identified include Kwesi Menezes, who was arrested in Mount Holly, New Jersey, following a conviction for aggravated assault on a police officer. Dwayne Waithe was arrested in New York City and convicted of illegal re entry into the United States, possession of an illegal weapon, drug trafficking, and possession of marijuana with intent to sell.
Mohamed Yusuf was arrested in Albany, New York, and convicted on charges related to prostitution and commercial sex activities. Rakesh Persuad was taken into custody in Springfield Gardens, New York, and convicted of kidnapping, robbery, and cruelty toward a child.
Ronald Doodnauth was arrested in Orlando, Florida, and convicted of aggravated assault involving a family member, assault, burglary, and cruelty toward a child. Harinarine Ramkissoon was arrested in Alden, New York, and convicted of homicide and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Deon Watson was arrested in East Orange, New Jersey, and convicted of a sex offense involving a minor. Vickram Moses was taken into custody in Queens Village, New York, following a conviction for assault.
According to US based news website AOL.com, the Department of Homeland Security earlier this month launched a new online platform known as the Worst of the Worst webpage. The site provides information on criminal illegal immigrants arrested nationwide during the administration’s enforcement operations.
The webpage allows users to search records of hundreds of thousands of individuals arrested across all fifty states. DHS has said that many listed individuals have criminal histories that include homicide, assault, rape, drug trafficking, child molestation, cruelty toward a child, battery, and armed robbery.
AOL.com quoted DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin as saying that ICE officers continued making arrests even while many Americans were focused on holiday activities.
She said the new website was launched to allow the public to see the criminal illegal immigrants being arrested, the crimes they committed, and the communities from which they were removed. McLaughlin also urged Americans to recognize the work of law enforcement officers for their role in enhancing public safety during the holiday season.
