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June 7, 2016Newark, NJ, United StatesEnforcement and Removal

Previously-deported Dominican man removed to face murder charges

NEWARK, N.J. – A citizen and national of the Dominican Republic was removed from the United States June 7, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).  Upon arrival in the Dominican Republic, Martinez Reyes was turned over to local authorities.

Aniel Martinez Reyes, 29, was taken into ICE custody April 29, after being released from the Bergen County Jail.  On June 26, 2015, Martinez Reyes was convicted of robbery and sentenced in the Superior Court of New Jersey to three years’ imprisonment.

ICE previously removed Martinez Reyes from the United States on June 2010, after convictions in New Jersey for possession of an imitation handgun and stolen property. Martinez Reyes subsequently unlawfully re-entered the United States. On July 16, 2013, Dominican Republic authorities issued an Interpol notice for Martinez Reyes for the offense of homicide. His 2010 removal order was re-instated, and he was detained by ICE until his removal on June 7, 2016. 

“This removal demonstrates ERO’s continuous commitment to addressing threats to national security, border security, and public safety.” said ERO Newark Field Office Director John Tsoukaris.  “ICE works closely with domestic and international law enforcement partners to ensure criminals are dealt with accordingly.” 

Since Oct. 1, 2009, ERO has removed more than 1,150 foreign fugitives from the United States who were sought in their native countries for serious crimes, including kidnapping, rape and murder. ERO works with the ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Office of International Operations, foreign consular offices in the United States, and Interpol to identify foreign fugitives illegally present in the United States.

Members of the public who have information about foreign fugitives are urged to contact ICE by calling the toll-free ICE tip line at 1 (866) 347-2423 or internationally at 001-1802-872-6199. They can also file a tip online by completing ICE’s online tip form.

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