On January 20, 2023, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a targeted operation to arrest Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias. During the operation, Conejo Arias fled on foot, leaving his child behind. ICE agents prioritized the child’s safety, with one officer remaining with the child while others apprehended the father.
Key Details:
- Date of operation: January 20, 2023
- Father fled, abandoning his child during the arrest
- ICE officers assured the mother she would not be taken into custody if she accepted the child
- The child is now safe with the father at Dilley, Texas
ICE’s primary concern throughout the operation was the welfare of the child. After the mother declined to take custody, officers respected the father’s wishes to keep the child with him. Parents involved in such operations are given options regarding their children’s custody and can receive assistance for their departure through the CBP Home app.
This operation underscores ICE’s commitment to child safety during immigration enforcement actions. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: DHSgov