Brazilian Fugitive Arrested in Boston for Aggravated Robbery
Fugitive convicted of Aggravated Robbery Arrested in Boston
Boston, MA – A Brazilian national wanted for violating teh terms of his probation in a robbery case has been apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Boston. Fernando Rodrigues De Lima, 33, was arrested by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston.
Rodrigues de Lima was originally convicted in brazil for aggravated robbery and other crimes. While Brazilian authorities released him from prison, he was expected to serve over a decade on probation. However,he fled the country,prompting an international manhunt.
“ERO Boston will not have our community be a safe haven for foreign fugitives and criminals convicted of vicious crimes against others,” said ERO Boston Acting Field Office Director Patricia H. Hyde. “Mr. Rodrigues de Lima was convicted of aggravated robbery with a firearm in his home country and is wanted for having violated the conditions of the sentence imposed by a court in Brazil. Our officers will not allow someone like this the opportunity to potentially commit similar crimes here in Massachusetts.”
Rodrigues De Lima is currently in ICE custody and facing removal proceedings.
ERO is responsible for enforcing immigration laws within the United States. The agency focuses on removing noncitizens who lack legal authorization to remain in the country, including those with final removal orders issued by Department of Justice immigration judges.
Members of the public can report suspicious activity to ICE by calling 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or submitting a tip online at https://www.ice.gov/webform/ice-tip-form.
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Fugitive Convicted of Aggravated Robbery Apprehended in Boston
Boston, MA – After an international manhunt, Fernando Rodrigues De Lima, a 33-year-old Brazilian national, has been arrested in Boston by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). De Lima was apprehended by ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) boston field office.
Convicted in Brazil for aggravated robbery and other crimes, De lima had been sentenced to over a decade of probation following his release from prison. However, he fled the country, prompting Brazilian authorities to issue a warrant for his arrest.
“ERO Boston will not have our community be a safe haven for foreign fugitives and criminals convicted of vicious crimes against others,” stated ERO Boston Acting Field Office Director patricia H. Hyde.“Mr. Rodrigues de Lima was convicted of aggravated robbery with a firearm in his home country and is wanted for having violated the conditions of the sentence imposed by a court in Brazil. Our officers will not allow someone like this the chance to possibly commit similar crimes here in Massachusetts.”
De Lima is currently in ICE custody awaiting removal proceedings.
ERO is responsible for enforcing immigration laws within the United States. The agency focuses on removing noncitizens who lack legal authorization to remain in the country.
Members of the public can report suspicious activity to ICE by calling 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or submitting a tip online at https://www.ice.gov/webform/ice-tip-form.