U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents, working with Border Patrol, recently apprehended 20 criminal aliens in Portland, Oregon. The arrests, made this week, targeted individuals with prior convictions for offenses including domestic violence and drug possession.
This joint operation underscores ongoing efforts to enhance border security and protect local communities. The individuals taken into custody face potential deportation proceedings, with their cases now moving through legal channels. The charges against them include domestic violence, drug possession, and other felony offenses.
CBP officials confirm this action is part of a broader national strategy to address the presence of criminal aliens. This approach includes enhanced collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. The agency regularly conducts targeted enforcement actions in cities across the country, prioritizing individuals involved in criminal activity.
We are still removing the worst of the worst from the Portland area. Border Patrol agents and CBP officers apprehended 20 illegal aliens. The aliens were nationals from Mexico, Guatemala, Vietnam, El Salvador, and Honduras. Their criminal rap sheets include:
• Domestic Violence
• Selling of cocaine
• Possession of dangerous drugs
and the list continues.We will stop at nothing to remove these criminals from our nation. pic.twitter.com/5Zf9X8yF0O
— CBP (@CBP) December 11, 2025
The aim is to ensure the safety and security of all residents and deter future criminal behavior within the United States. Border Patrol has also increased its presence in high-risk areas as part of this wider immigration policy effort.
These CBP arrests in Portland were made possible through detailed intelligence gathering and close cooperation among various law enforcement entities. This coordinated strategy allowed for the efficient identification and apprehension of the 20 individuals. Specific details regarding the exact dates and locations of the arrests have not been released to protect operational security.
An ongoing investigation seeks to identify any potential accomplices or connections to larger criminal networks, indicating the comprehensive scope of the operation. The Portland operation highlights the complex challenges of immigration enforcement and border security, with a consistent focus on maintaining public safety and deterring criminal activity.
