ICE Arrests Convicted Murderer in Minnesota Sweep Targeting Violent Offenders
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have apprehended a Somali national convicted of homicide as part of a significant enforcement surge aimed at removing violent offenders from Minnesota communities. Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) St. Paul confirmed the arrest of 50-year-old Abdirashid Adosh Elmi, whose criminal record includes a conviction for homicide, as well as offenses for driving under the influence and disorderly conduct.
Elmi’s apprehension highlights a broader federal crackdown on non-citizens with serious criminal histories residing in the state. ERO St. Paul has intensified operations to locate and detain individuals deemed “egregious threats” to public safety. This recent wave of enforcement actions has resulted in the arrests of multiple foreign nationals with convictions for violent crimes, ranging from murder and manslaughter to sexual assault and weapons violations.
The operation that netted Elmi also led to the capture of several other high-profile offenders. Among those arrested was Gilberto Salguero Landaverde, a national of El Salvador who had been ordered removed from the United States in 2025. Authorities report that Landaverde has three separate convictions for homicide. Similarly, agents arrested Galuak Michael Rotgai of Sudan, who has been convicted of homicide and assault, and Shwe Htoo, a Burmese national convicted of negligent homicide involving a weapon.
The enforcement sweep also targeted individuals involved in attempted violent crimes. Mongong Kual Maniang Deng, identified as a Sudanese national, was taken into custody with a record that includes attempted murder, weapons possession, and driving under the influence.
These arrests underscore the ongoing friction between federal immigration enforcement and local jurisdictions. ICE officials have repeatedly emphasized that their operations prioritize individuals who pose the greatest risk to national security and public safety. By focusing resources on those with violent criminal records, the agency aims to mitigate potential threats within local communities.
The ERO St. Paul field office covers a five-state area of responsibility, including Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The agency has stated that it will continued to rely on intelligence-driven leads to locate unlawfully present individuals who have violated U.S. criminal laws. All those arrested in this latest surge remain in federal custody pending deportation proceedings or further legal adjudication.
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