Inside ICE: Volume 2, Issue 10

ICE Arrests 66 Illegals at Federal Worksite

ORLANDO, Fla. — ICE agents arrested 66 illegal aliens working at a federal construction site April 27 after an ICE investigation that began with a lead provided by Congressman John Mica's office.

The illegal workers were employed by contractors and sub-contractors and were building the future home of the federal court for the Middle District of Florida.

The ICE investigation revealed that the illegal workers utilized fraudulent Social Security numbers and other counterfeit documents to obtain employment by various sub-contractors working for Hensel Phelps Construction Company.

“Today's arrests are a reflection of the federal government’s continued commitment to safeguarding our nation's critical infrastructure, said Raymond M. Connolly, ICE's Acting Special Agent-in-Charge in Tampa. "Thanks to Congressman Mica's information we were able to neutralize a potential vulnerability in our community.”

"Our laws must be enforced," said Congressman Mica. "I am pleased that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security and local law enforcement agents are appropriately taking action to crack down on the problem of illegal immigration, particularly where important federal projects are under construction."

The illegal aliens arrested at the site are from Mexico, Guatemala and Nicaragua. All are in ICE custody awaiting the outcome of their cases.

The investigation is ongoing. The arrests were made with the assistance of the Orlando Police Department, the U.S. Marshals Service, ICE's Office of Detention and Removal Operations and Federal Protective Service.

In accordance with ICE's homeland security mission, ICE agents prioritize worksite enforcement efforts by focusing on investigations related to critical infrastructure, national security and employers who engage in egregious criminal violations. Unauthorized workers employed in sensitive security sites and critical infrastructure facilities -- such as airports, nuclear power and chemical plants and defense contractors -- are vulnerable to exploitation by terrorists, smugglers, traffickers or other criminals.

An employer who knowingly hires unauthorized workers may be criminally prosecuted or be faced with administrative fines of up to $11,000 per person. ICE works with employers to educate them about their responsibilities in this area.

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