Massive Florida Sting Nets 249 Illegal Immigrants: More Ghosts Lurking
A recent operation in Florida led to the capture of 249 illegal immigrants, highlighting the state's strict stance on immigration enforcement. Law enforcement agencies collaborated in a three-day sweep, resulting in these individuals being handed over to federal authorities. Concerns have been raised about the presence of 'ghosts,' or undocumented immigrants with no records, among those apprehended.
- ▪Florida law enforcement captured 249 illegal immigrants during a recent three-day operation.
- ▪The operation involved collaboration between the Florida Highway Patrol and multiple federal, state, and local agencies.
- ▪Many of the apprehended individuals were described as 'ghosts,' lacking identification and records.
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Massive Florida Sting Nets 249 Illegal Immigrants: More Ghosts Lurking By Ward Clark | 11:10 AM on May 29, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Florida Man. (Credit: AI image, created by Brad Slager with Bing Image Creator) Some states may coddle and protect illegal aliens, and some state governors may even seek to hide illegal aliens from federal immigration authorities. Not so in Ron DeSantis's Florida. A recent sweep of the Sunshine State's highways by Florida law enforcement has resulted in the roundup of a reported 249 illegal aliens, who are being handed over to federal authorities for, we presume, repatriation. In any case, that's 249 illegal aliens caught.
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