Two Men Jailed for Running Yacht People-Smuggling ‘VIP Ferry’ from France to UK
Two Ukrainian nationals, Vladyslav Cherniavskyi and Oleksandr Yavtushenko, have been jailed for operating a people-smuggling scheme using a yacht to ferry migrants from France to the UK. The yacht, named Uforia, was tracked from Le Havre, France, and intercepted by UK Border Security Command officers near the Isle of Wight. The men were arrested along with five migrants, four Albanian men and one Vietnamese woman, who were being illegally transported into the UK. The operation underscores the persistence of sophisticated maritime smuggling methods exploiting vulnerable migrants seeking entry to the UK. The use of a private yacht as a “VIP... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 15:18
RCMP Charges Three After CBSA Seizes Dozens of Fake Passports at Ontario Border
On March 12, 2026, Canadian law enforcement detained three local residents at the Peace Bridge port of entry in Fort Erie, Ontario, after the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) found multiple forged Canadian passports and forgery equipment during a secondary inspection. The incident occurred when the individuals were flagged for a secondary check after they accidentally veered toward the US border. CBSA officers seized six counterfeit passports, materials used to produce fake documents, around $24,000 in US and Canadian cash, and 84 illicit credit, debit, and gift cards. Drug paraphernalia was also discovered during the search. The Royal Canadian Mounted... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 14:45
ICE arrests 9 convicted sex offenders during California enforcement sweep
In a focused enforcement action on January 27 and 28, ICE detained nine illegal aliens convicted of sex offenses in California’s Los Angeles metropolitan area. These individuals were identified based on prior sex-related convictions, underscoring targeted efforts to mitigate risks posed by criminal elements within undocumented immigrant communities. ICE officials stressed the operation’s role in safeguarding local residents from repeat offenders. The arrested offenders will be processed through the legal system and subsequently removed from the United States. Authorities assert that this will reduce the potential for future sexual crimes, enhancing public safety and community confidence. The operation is part... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 14:39
ICE lodges immigration detainer against criminal illegal alien who allegedly abused and violently murdered 3-year-old nephew
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has lodged an immigration detainer against Samuel Antonio Maldonado-Erazo, an undocumented immigrant accused of brutally abusing and then murdering his three-year-old nephew on March 4. The victim’s mother, Wendy Esther Hernandez Reyes, who is Maldonado-Erazo’s sister, was deported on January 26 and did not take her U.S. citizen child with her. Authorities say this tragic decision left the boy vulnerable to Maldonado-Erazo’s care. ICE Director Todd M. Lyons described the case as 'absolutely sickening,' emphasizing the preventable nature of the boy's death and criticizing the mother’s decision to leave her child behind. The agency reiterated... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 13:36
ICE Houston arrests over 400 criminal illegal alien child sex offenders in President Trump’s first year back in office
In the first year since President Trump's return to office, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Houston arrested 414 illegal aliens accused or convicted of child sex offenses, a sharp increase from 211 arrested in the last year under President Biden. These individuals were tied to a total of 761 child sex crimes and 525 additional offenses ranging from robbery to homicide. The arrests included individuals previously deported who returned illegally, such as a Honduran man wanted for both aggravated sexual assault of a minor and homicide. ICE has deported such criminals back to their home countries for prosecution.... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 11:00
Research: Average cost of an Immigration Enforcement return FY 2024 to 2025
The UK Home Office disclosed that the average cost to enforce the return of migrants in the fiscal year 2024 to 2025 is estimated at £48,800 per case. This figure reflects expenses incurred across various service areas involved in immigration enforcement, including detention, transportation, and legal processes. By contrast, voluntary returns average substantially lower, at £4,300 each, indicating a marked cost disparity. These enforced returns affect non-citizens whose removal from the UK is mandated by immigration authorities, often due to visa violations or unsuccessful asylum claims. The high cost per enforced return reflects complexities such as logistical challenges, legal safeguards,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Mar 2026 16:18
