BOSTON — ICE Boston arrested a twice-deported foreign fugitive and criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, during targeted immigration enforcement operations this month in Chelsea.
Leonel Santos-Diaz was arrested in El Salvador on charges of aggravated homicide, illegal human trafficking, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He is also a suspect in an ongoing investigation into aggravated robbery, threats and sexual aggression.
“Sadly, this is yet another example of what the dishonest media will portray as a non-criminal arrest, despite Leonel Santos-Diaz being charged with aggravated homicide and human trafficking in his home country,” said acting ICE Boston Field Office Director David T. Wesling. “The ironically named ‘Protect Act’ in Massachusetts is designed to shield individuals like Santos-Diaz from arrest and deportation. Do any Massachusetts residents really feel protected by his presence in their community? While sanctuary politicians in Massachusetts choose to prioritize criminal aliens, ICE Boston will continue to aggressively pursue President Trump’s agenda of making our cities safe for American citizens.”
A possible deportation date was not released.
