Two twin brothers from Absecon, New Jersey, are in custody after reportedly posting violent threats targeting immigration enforcement agents and a senior Department of Homeland Security official. One of the men was found in possession of a rifle and ammunition, prompting federal authorities to charge them with terroristic threats, weapons offenses, and more. The arrests come amidst a sharp documented surge in threats against immigration-enforcement officers.
Threats of Violence — “Shoot ICE On Sight”
According to law-enforcement sources, the twin suspects allegedly used social media to vow extreme acts of violence. In multiple posts, they purportedly called for shooting members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “on sight,” and made explicit statements about torturing and killing a senior agency official. One message reportedly read: “We Americans should find you, tar you, feather you, and hang you…”, echoing language that referenced punishments from colonial-era rebellions.
Such threats were directed at a top official under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), drawing strong condemnation from federal authorities and prompting an expedited enforcement response.
Arrest, Weapon Seizure and Charges
Law-enforcement officers arrested the twin brothers and executed a search warrant — during which they confiscated firearms and ammunition. One of the brothers was found with what appears to be an assault-style rifle and multiple boxes of ammunition.
The suspected ringleader now faces a range of federal charges including unlawful possession of an assault weapon, criminal coercion, cyber harassment, and conspiracy to make terroristic threats. His twin brother is charged with conspiracy related to terroristic threats.
Both suspects remain detained in New Jersey pending further legal proceedings.
Surge in Threats Against Immigration Officials Raises Alarm
This incident is part of a wider pattern. According to recent DHS data, the number of death threats targeting ICE officers has skyrocketed — reportedly up nearly 8,000 percent in the 2025 fiscal year.
Federal leadership has condemned these threats in the strongest terms, warning that any attack on ICE or DHS personnel will be met with swift legal action and full prosecution.
