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DHS says arrests of convicted criminals made in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge

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Official arrest records, ICE/DHS press logs, or court/booking records confirm that DHS/ICE arrested the named individuals (or similarly described convicted criminals) in Minnesota as part of Operation Metro Surge.

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that its law enforcement teams arrested multiple people in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge, describing them as "the worst of the worst" and including individuals convicted of murder, sexual offenses, assault, DUI, and gang affiliation. DHS quoted Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin and pointed to a DHS-hosted list at wow.dhs.gov/Minnesota; the release also reiterates a DHS statistic that 70% of ICE arrests nationwide involve noncitizens charged or convicted of a crime.
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The DHS press release dated Jan. 22, 2026 states that “DHS law enforcement arrested murderers, sexual predators, and gang members in Minnesota” during Operation Metro Surge and lists named individuals convicted of murder, criminal sexual conduct, and gang affiliation. ICE’s newsroom has related releases and lists of arrests tied to Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, corroborating DHS’s account. Verdict: True — official DHS/ICE statements confirm arrests in Minnesota “yesterday” that included people convicted of murder, sexual offenses, and gang membership.

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  1. Update · Jan 23, 2026, 01:52 AMTrue
    The DHS press release dated Jan. 22, 2026 states that “DHS law enforcement arrested murderers, sexual predators, and gang members in Minnesota” during Operation Metro Surge and lists named individuals convicted of murder, criminal sexual conduct, and gang affiliation. ICE’s newsroom has related releases and lists of arrests tied to Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, corroborating DHS’s account. Verdict: True — official DHS/ICE statements confirm arrests in Minnesota “yesterday” that included people convicted of murder, sexual offenses, and gang membership.
  2. Original article · Jan 22, 2026
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