Illegal immigrant from Venezuela wanted for murder arrested in Michigan – Washington Examiner
Franh Enrique Yonkaiker Machado-Rivas, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, was arrested in Michigan for driving without a license. His apprehension came after local police conducted a traffic stop and afterward discovered that he was wanted by Interpol for involvement in a murder case in his home country. U.S. Customs and Border protection agents processed him for removal from the United States. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts of the Trump administration to enforce immigration laws and collaborate with local law enforcement to ensure public safety. Machado-Rivas is reportedly the second illegal immigrant in Michigan to be arrested in connection with homicide in recent months.
Illegal immigrant from Venezuela wanted for murder arrested in Michigan
An illegal immigrant from Venezuela who was suspected of murder while living in his home country was arrested in Michigan.
Franh Enrique Yonkaiker Machado-Rivas was apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents from the Gibraltar Border Patrol Station in Gibraltar, Michigan. He was stopped by local police officers during a traffic stop last Wednesday and found to have been driving without a license, according to a press release by Border Patrol. Machado-Rivas was wanted by the International Criminal Police Organization for his connection to a murder investigation in Venezuela.
Machado-Rivas admitted to agents that he was living in the U.S. illegally, said CBP agents. He was being processed to be officially removed from the country. His arrest, and forthcoming deportation, come as the Trump administration continues its illegal immigration enforcement programs.
“This arrest highlights the Border Patrol’s unwavering commitment to protecting our communities and upholding the rule of law,” said Chief Patrol Agent John R. Morris. “Through strong partnerships with local and federal law enforcement, we are able to identify and remove dangerous individuals — like this homicide suspect — before they can pose a threat to public safety.”
Machado-Rivas was the second illegal immigrant in Michigan since March who was arrested for a connection with a homicide.
“This kind of cooperation between U.S. Border Patrol and local law enforcement agencies epitomizes the real results being achieved through our collaboration,” CBP officials said after the arrest in March of the homicide suspect. “A homicide suspect no longer threatens our communities because of our teamwork. We are proud of all our local, state, and federal partnerships.”
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