ICE Detroit arrests a convicted arsonist and a convicted murderer in the same day
DETROIT - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Detroit arrested two criminal aliens in Detroit June 10. Ahmad Fareez Thabateh, 49, a Palestinian, and Kassim Saleh Wasil, 70, a Yemeni , who will remain in ICE custody pending removal from the United States.
Thabateh has a final order of removal and has a previous conviction of arson in Pontiac, Michigan.
Wasil also has a final order of removal and has a criminal history to include 2nd degree murder, assault, resisting or obstructing an officer, and cruelty to a dependent adult.
“A convicted murderer and an arsonist are just some of the many public safety threats and immigration violators that our officers work to take off the streets every day,” said acting Detroit Field Office Director Kevin Raycraft. “I’m proud of their efforts to safeguard communities across Michigan and Ohio.”
Members of the public can report immigration crimes or suspicious activity by dialing the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.
Learn more about ICE Detroit’s mission to increase public safety in our Michigan and Ohio communities on X at @ERODetroit and @HSIDetroit.
Source: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE.gov)
