Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted an operation in West Virginia that led to the arrest of 650 illegal aliens. “From Jan. 5 to Jan. 19, ICE Philadelphia conducted a statewide surge with 14 of its 287(g) partners in West Virginia, arresting over 650 illegal aliens, including several with serious criminal histories and prior removals,” ICE announced. ICE arrests over 650 illegal aliens across West Virginia with state, local police backing https://t.co/rLA9hPRwen pic.twitter.com/aJ4CRjnR0j — New York Post (@nypost) February 2, 2026 “This operation demonstrates how strong partnerships between ICE and West Virginia law enforcement agencies enhance public safety and the integrity of our immigration system,” said ERO Philadelphia acting Field Office Director Michael Rose. “By training and supporting our 287(g) partners across the state, we’ve expanded local capacity to identify, arrest, and process illegal aliens while ensuring these authorities are exercised professionally and consistent with the law,” Rose added. ICE shared further: ICE also arrested a convicted child sex abuser, a criminal convicted of drug possession charges, and many others during the operation. These arrests highlight how 287(g) partnerships serve as a force multiplier for federal resources, enabling local officers — under ICE training and supervision — to identify and help remove individuals who may pose threats to public safety or have violated U.S. immigration laws. “The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has just completed a two-week operation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement,” said Jefferson County Sheriff Tom Hansen. “The Sheriff’s Office was impressed with the professionalism and work ethic of the agents and how well they interacted with the citizens and local law enforcement officers. Working with such a high caliber group of agents who were assigned to Jefferson County made the decision to support the initiative worthwhile. We are also gratified that through this program, we have had the opportunity to remove numerous dangerous criminals from our community.” ICE Philadelphia and its West Virginia partners will continue working together to sustain and build on the gains made during this operation. “I want to thank the men and women of ICE for their outstanding partnership with various state entities, including the State Police, and their tireless work here in West Virginia,” West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said. “Through our collaboration under the 287(g) program, they have removed dangerous illegal immigrants from our communities and made our state safer for families and law-abiding citizens. After years of Biden’s reckless border policies putting the public at risk, it is encouraging to work with President Trump and ICE to secure our homeland and deliver real results for West Virginians,” he continued. BREAKING: ICE just confirmed the ARREST of 650 illegals in West Virginia as part of an operation with local law enforcement — NO RIOTS, NO VIOLENCE Imagine that. Red states do it right! pic.twitter.com/Iv55pjmk7i — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) February 1, 2026 Fox News noted: One individual arrested as part of Operation ICE Wall on Jan. 8 was Sagar Singh, a citizen of India. The operation targeted illegal aliens operating commercial vehicles, and Singh was pulled over for failing to stop at a mandatory brake check station. During the stop, Singh was cited for multiple vehicle infractions, including operating an unsafe commercial vehicle. According to ICE, Singh had previously been ordered removed from the U.S. Singh was one of more than 25 aliens arrested under Operation ICE Wall during the two-week enforcement surge. Another illegal alien arrested during the operation was Ling Yan, a citizen of China also known as Yang Ning, who was previously convicted of two counts of endangering the welfare of children in Ravenna, Ohio.