Georgia ICE Operation Leads to 1,226 Arrests, Including 720 With Criminal Histories

Federal immigration officers arrested 1,226 people across Georgia during a recent statewide enforcement operation.

ICE officials said 720 of those arrested had been charged with or convicted of crimes in the United States. The alleged offenses included sex crimes, crimes against children, assault, drug violations, burglary, weapons offenses and impaired driving.

The operation was called “Operation Safe Community — Atlanta.”

Among those arrested was Fabian Pineda-Garcia of Mexico, who had prior convictions for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute at least 500 grams of methamphetamine and driving while intoxicated, according to ICE.

ICE also arrested Ivan Flores-Dircio of Mexico. The agency said he is a sex offender with convictions for sexual battery and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Five people were arrested at a trucking company that ICE said was known to employ people living in the country illegally. The agency did not identify the company in its release.

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