ICE Arrests Five Migrants Wanted for Murder Abroad in New England Sweep

Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Boston field office announced the arrest of five undocumented migrants wanted for murder and other violent crimes in their home countries, marking a series of high-profile apprehensions across New England between March 10 and April 5.

The arrests targeted individuals wanted by authorities in Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and El Salvador, with several subjects of Interpol Red Notices — international requests to locate and provisionally arrest individuals pending extradition. ICE Boston characterized the operation as part of "targeted enforcement actions against the most dangerous criminal aliens."

The Arrests

The five individuals arrested include:

Magno Jose Dos Santos, arrested March 22 in Worcester, Massachusetts, wanted in Brazil for homicide and attempted homicide related to a May 12, 2021 incident.

Danny Granados-Garcia, arrested March 10 in Waterbury, Connecticut, wanted in El Salvador on an arrest warrant issued February 11, 2026, for aggravated homicide and alleged membership in a terrorist organization.

Kele Cristian Alves-Pereira, arrested March 13 in Everett, Massachusetts, wanted in Brazil for murder with an Interpol Red Notice. ICE released images showing distinctive tattoos including "777" on her neck and a teardrop beneath her eye.

Altieris Chaves Paiva, arrested April 5 in Falmouth, Massachusetts, subject of an Interpol Red Notice for homicide, wanted by Brazilian authorities.

Bryan Rafael Gomez, arrested April 4 in Worcester, Massachusetts, subject of an Interpol Red Notice for homicide, wanted by Dominican Republic authorities.

Political Framing

ICE Boston stated in social media posts that "each illegally entered the United States during the Biden administration's disastrous open border policy," inserting partisan language into what would typically be straightforward law enforcement announcements.

The agency's characterization reflects ongoing political battles over immigration enforcement, with the Trump administration using high-profile arrests of migrants accused of violent crimes to justify broader crackdowns on undocumented immigration.

Context on Interpol Red Notices

An Interpol Red Notice is not an international arrest warrant but rather a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action. The notices are issued at the request of member countries and indicate that the person is wanted for prosecution or to serve a sentence.

The presence of multiple Red Notice subjects raises questions about coordination between international law enforcement and U.S. immigration authorities, and whether these individuals were specifically tracked or encountered during routine enforcement operations.

Enforcement Priorities

ICE Boston emphasized its commitment to "targeted enforcement actions against the most dangerous criminal aliens, ensuring the safety and security of our New England communities."

The arrests align with stated Trump administration priorities of focusing immigration enforcement on individuals with criminal records or outstanding warrants. However, the administration has also dramatically expanded enforcement beyond this category, conducting workplace raids and neighborhood sweeps that have netted individuals with no criminal history.

The question of whether immigration enforcement should prioritize individuals wanted for serious crimes abroad versus broader deportation operations remains a central tension in the current administration's approach.

What Happens Next

The arrested individuals will likely face immigration proceedings while their home countries pursue extradition requests. The process can take months or years, depending on the complexity of the cases and whether the individuals contest removal.

For now, ICE has publicized these arrests as evidence of effective enforcement targeting dangerous individuals — a narrative the agency will likely continue deploying as it defends expanded immigration operations across the country.