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DHS Touts Arrest of Arsonist Illegal Alien in New York

The Department of Homeland Security is touting the arrest of an illegal alien in New York who allegedly set fire to several cars, an arrest it says was made possible by the cooperation of local authorities with federal immigration enforcement.

On May 10, the Nassau County Police, in cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, arrested Elder Lopez-Avalos, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala who allegedly set fire to 10 cars, including in the vicinity of a daycare center.

On May 12, Lopez-Avalos was taken into ICE custody.

“Thanks to ICE and [Customs and Border Protection] law enforcement, this criminal illegal alien charged with arson was arrested by ICE on May 12,” DHS acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said in a statement about the arrest.

NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK: @ICEgov has........

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