Georgia ICE sweep nabs over 700 criminal illegal aliens including sex offenders, child abusers
Federal immigration officials arrested more than 1,200 illegal immigrants in the Atlanta, Georgia area during a targeted operation. Approximately 720 of those detained had prior criminal convictions or charges, including sex offenses and assault-related crimes. The sweep, called Operation Safe Community – Atlanta, was presented by ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations chief Marcos Charles as part of a broader enforcement effort.
- ▪ICE arrested over 1,200 illegal immigrants in the Atlanta area as part of Operation Safe Community – Atlanta.
- ▪Around 720 of those arrested had criminal histories, including sex offenses, assault, DUI, and domestic violence.
- ▪Marcos Charles, the head of ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations, discussed the operation on the television program Fox & Friends.
- ▪July 2026 saw a record 51,000 immigration arrests nationwide, the highest monthly total in ICE history.
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Fox News Flash Georgia ICE sweep nabs over 700 criminal illegal aliens including sex offenders, child abusers ERO chief Marcos Charles told 'Fox & Friends' that agents adapted tactics to net dangerous offenders in Georgia By Madison Colombo Fox News Published August 8, 2026 8:41am EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Exclusive: ICE arrests over 1,200 illegal migrants in Georgia operation Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrest more than 1,200 illegal migrants in Georgia during a targeted enforcement surge called Operation Safe Community. Marcos Charles, head of ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations, joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the major arrests of individuals with prior criminal convictions.
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