A major law enforcement operation in Plum Grove, Texas, led to the arrest of nearly 120 illegal immigrants, including a suspected MS-13 gang member wanted for murder. Luis Miguel Perez-Miranda, a 34-year-old man from El Salvador, was apprehended after a multi-agency operation involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Homeland Security, and the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office.
Perez-Miranda was sought by authorities for allegedly murdering a man in the Colony Ridge neighborhood near Houston. This prompted a manhunt that ended in his capture in Dayton, Texas, where he was taken to the Liberty County Jail.
“Despite attempts by some to spread false information, the ICE officers continue to work tirelessly to make our communities safer,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Director Bret Bradford. “This dangerous MS-13 gang member, who allegedly murdered an innocent man, would still be at large without their dedication.”
ICE confirmed that Perez-Miranda had entered the U.S. illegally at least seven times and had been deported six times—most recently in March 2023. His criminal history includes charges for drug trafficking, drug possession, and illegal re-entry.
The operation targeted Colony Ridge, a large housing development known for attracting illegal immigrants and associated with significant cartel activity. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the operation early Monday, calling it an effort to address illegal immigration and criminal activity in the area.
According to former Border Czar Tom Homan, the operation was part of a broader criminal investigation targeting a network of criminals, many of whom were located in Colony Ridge. Some arrests were made at worksites, while others occurred during traffic stops conducted by DPS officers.
Homan emphasized that the operation focused on criminal illegal immigrants and national security threats but also involved deporting anyone in the U.S. illegally. The charges against those arrested included homicide, drug offenses, theft, weapons violations, and child sexual abuse.
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