U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) just pulled off a jaw-dropping sweep in Houston that netted a convicted airplane hijacker among over 1,300 dangerous offenders.
In a bold move during June 2025, ICE rounded up 1,361 unauthorized migrants in the Houston area, all of whom were either charged with or convicted of criminal offenses.
This wasn’t just a numbers game; the list of charges reads like a grim catalog of society’s worst nightmares, from child exploitation to cold-blooded murder.
Among the 1,361 apprehended, 32 had prior convictions for child sex offenses, a chilling reminder of the predators lurking in the shadows of lax border policies.
Nine others were tied to homicide-related crimes, while 16 are suspected of connections to gangs or drug cartels, painting a stark picture of the threats ICE is tackling head-on.
And then there’s the standout case—a 56-year-old man, Adermis Wilson-Gonzalez, previously convicted in 2003 for hijacking an airplane bound for Key West, Florida, from Cuba. Talk about a flight risk.
ICE didn’t stop at the headlines; they dug deep, apprehending individuals with rap sheets that could fill a crime novel, like Arnulfo Olivares Cervantes, a 47-year-old convicted of cocaine trafficking, attempted murder, and evading arrest after entering the U.S. unlawfully six times.
Then there’s Luis Pablo Vasquez-Estolano, a 29-year-old with convictions for homicide, aggravated robbery, and burglary, proving that some folks just can’t help but stack up felonies.
Others, like Jose Meza, 40, convicted of sexual assault of a minor, and Javier Escobar Gonzalez, 51, tied to sexual indecency with a minor and firearm offenses, highlight why border security isn’t just a talking point—it’s a necessity.
Acting Field Office Director Gabriel Martinez didn’t mince words, stating, “Despite attempts by some to undermine our mission by spreading false and malicious rumors, the brave men and women of ICE continue to work tirelessly targeting dangerous criminal aliens.”
Let’s unpack that—while progressive agendas often paint enforcement as the villain, Martinez’s team is out there removing real threats, not chasing political points. Turns out, actions do have consequences, even if some would rather tweet than admit it.
Martinez also added, “The number of dangerous criminal aliens that they removed from local communities across Southeast Texas last month is just another example of their selfless and unyielding efforts.”
He’s not wrong—when you’ve got child predators and gang members off the streets, that’s not oppression; that’s a public service worth applauding.
The scale of this operation sends a clear message: ICE is prioritizing community safety over the noise of sanctuary city advocates who’d rather virtue-signal than face hard truths. It’s a refreshing change to see law enforcement allowed to do their jobs without endless interference.
While some may cry foul over these arrests, the reality is undeniable—1,361 individuals with criminal ties are no longer free to harm Houston-area families, and that’s a win for anyone who values law and order over open-border fantasies. Let’s hope this momentum keeps rolling, because safe streets aren’t negotiable, no matter how many hashtags say otherwise.