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Monday, February 11, 2008

ICE releases final arrest numbers for Utah worksite enforcement operation

Criminal charges may be forthcoming for some illegal aliens

OREM, Utah - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials here announced that 57 illegal aliens were arrested during a worksite enforcement operation conducted Thursday morning at Universal Industrial Sales Inc. (UIS) in Lindon, Utah.

ICE officials forwarded about 30 cases to the Utah County Attorney's Office for possible criminal prosecution for offenses such as aggravated identity theft, forgery and document fraud. The Utah County Attorney's Office is expected to decide which cases to accept for prosecution within a week. Some cases involving individuals who illegally re-entered the country after previous deportation will be presented to the U.S. Attorney's office for potential prosecution. Individuals convicted of this felony face two to 20 years in prison.

ICE agents arrested a total of 57 illegal aliens during yesterday's operation. All were men. The nationalities include: Mexico, 51; Argentina, 2; Uruguay, 2; El Salvador, 1; and Honduras, 1.

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