More than 150 undocumented immigrants accused of sexual offences have been arrested in Florida as part of “Operation Dirtbag,” according to Kristi Noem, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Noem stated that a total of 230 undocumented immigrants were recently detained in the Sunshine State, more than 150 of whom had records of sexual crimes, including convictions for child abuse and sexual assault. The name of the operation reflects the nature of these offences.
“This operation was called ‘Operation Criminal Return.’ I call it ‘Operation Dirtbag’ because these individuals were sex offenders, and not only sex offenders — they also targeted children,” Noem told Fox News’ Fox & Friends. “These 150 people will be gone from our streets. Our children will be safer.”
