ICE Dallas removes foreign fugitive wanted by Mexican law enforcement for homicide

DALLAS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removes foreign fugitive wanted by Mexican law enforcement for homicide.

ICE Dallas removed Joaquin Gallegos, a 33-year-old citizen of Mexico June 18 back to his country of origin. Gallegos is a foreign fugitive sought by the international extraditions office of Mexico for his alleged role in a homicide.

On March 25, Enforcement Removal Operations Dallas Fugitive Operations Team arrested Gallegos during a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Carlsbad, Texas, serving him an expedited removal order pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act.

“This foreign fugitive has been returned to his home country to face accountability for very serious crimes,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Dallas acting Field Office Director Josh Johnson. “Let it be known that the communities of North Texas and Oklahoma will not be a haven for foreign fugitives evading law enforcement. ERO Dallas will seek out and find those hiding in the U.S and turn them over to our international law enforcement partners.”

On Dec. 17, 2024, law enforcement officials from Zacatecas, Mexico issued an arrest warrant for Gallegos for homicide.

On Nov. 19, 2020, Gallegos illegally entered the U.S. near Laredo, Texas without an immigration inspection, admission, or parole. On the same date, the U.S. Border Patrol arrested Gallegos near Laredo, Texas, returning him to Mexico.

Members of the public can report crimes and suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.

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