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Trump's 'Tidal Wave' nets hundreds in Florida immigration raid

Deportations under Donald Trump are ongoing. As part of Operation "Tidal Wave," federal agents arrested nearly 1,000 illegal immigrants in the USA. In Florida, approximately 800 people were detained, and in Colorado, 114 were apprehended.

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What do you need to know?

  • Operation "Tidal Wave": In Florida, an operation codenamed "Tidal Wave" was conducted, leading to the detention of around 800 illegal immigrants. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) coordinated the actions in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies.
  • Arrests in Colorado: In Colorado Springs, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) detained 114 immigrants at an illegal nightclub. The operation also resulted in the confiscation of drugs and weapons.
  • State and federal cooperation: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis praised the collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, highlighting the importance of joint efforts in enforcing immigration law.

Over the first four days of Operation "Tidal Wave" in Florida, nearly 800 individuals were detained, which ICE described as a "very successful" action. These operations resulted from cooperation between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and local law enforcement. According to ICE, it is an example of an unprecedented partnership between state and federal authorities.

Mass immigrant hunt in Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis praised the cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security, emphasising the significance of such actions for enforcing immigration laws.

- Florida is leading the nation in active cooperation with the Trump administration for immigration enforcement and deportation operations! - declared DeSantis.

In Colorado, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) arrested 114 immigrants at an illegal nightclub. During the raid, drugs and weapons were also confiscated. Among those detained were soldiers working as security guards.

- What was happening inside was significant drug trafficking, prostitution, crimes of violence - informed DEA special agent Jonathan Pullen. The detained immigrants are likely to be deported.

Trump consistently fulfils his campaign promise to combat illegal immigration in the USA. However, his administration's actions in immigration law enforcement are met with criticism from immigrant rights advocates.

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