ICE Phoenix removes Mexican fugitive wanted for domestic violence

NOGALES, Ariz. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed Roxana Juarez-Balbastro, a 31-year-old Mexican fugitive wanted in Mexico for domestic violence, April 29.

ICE transported Juarez-Balbastro from the Eloy Detention Center to the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, where she was transferred to the custody of Mexican authorities.

“The return of this fugitive to Mexico is a prime example of how ICE works closely with our international law enforcement partners to identify, locate and remove criminal aliens who are wanted in their native countries,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Phoenix Field Office Director John Cantu. "This fugitive attempted to flee justice in Mexico and take refuge in Arizona, which is a direct threat to our communities across Arizona."

Juarez-Balbastro entered the United States Jan. 23, 2020, at Nogales on a visitor visa. The Arizona Department of Public Safety arrested her Jan. 24, 2020, for transportation of dangerous drugs for sale. The Superior Court of Arizona in Pinal County convicted Juarez-Balbastro Feb. 5, 2021, of conspiracy to commit transportation of dangerous drugs for sale. The court sentenced her to six years of imprisonment.

If you have information about foreign fugitives, transnational gang members or other criminal aliens who are in the U.S. illegally, call the ICE Tip Line at 866-347-2423 or internationally at 001-1802-872-6199. You can also file a tip online by completing ICE’s online tip form.

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Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)