Fugitives Wanted for Aggravated Rape, Robbery, Drug Trafficking, and Auto Theft Successfully Repatriated

Houston, Texas - Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston, in coordination with ERO Mexico and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force, successfully deported four foreign fugitives to Mexico on May 25. The operation involved the removal of individuals wanted for serious crimes, including aggravated rape of a minor, robbery, drug trafficking, and auto theft. This joint effort demonstrates the commitment to upholding the law and ensuring public safety.

Among the four fugitives, Marco Antonio Alcantar-Lopez, a 19-year-old Mexican national, was wanted for the aggravated rape of a minor. Vladimir Reynaldo Hernandez Aguilar, 27 years old, had previous convictions for robbery. Gilberto Cano-Troncoso, 33 years old, was wanted for drug trafficking, and Perne Vallejo Ayala, 23 years old, was wanted for auto theft. These individuals were apprehended at the Montgomery Processing Center in Conroe, Texas, and subsequently transported to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, where they were handed over to Mexican law enforcement authorities.

While residing in the United States, all four fugitives had previous encounters with law enforcement and faced convictions for various crimes. Cano-Troncoso had convictions for burglary of a vehicle, criminal trespass, theft, and probation violation. Vallejo had convictions for illegal reentry into the country. Hernandez faced convictions for failure to stop and give information, possession of a controlled substance, and illegal entry, while Alcantar-Lopez was convicted of driving while intoxicated.

ERO Houston acting Field Office Director Gabriel Martinez emphasized the significance of returning these fugitives to Mexico to face justice for their alleged crimes. By removing them from American communities, not only are public safety threats eliminated, but closure is provided to the victims in Mexico affected by these individuals' actions.

The public is encouraged to report any information about foreign fugitives to ICE through the ICE Tip Line or by completing the online tip form. Cooperation from the community plays a crucial role in ensuring the enforcement of immigration laws and maintaining public safety.

The SAFE Program, established in 2012, facilitated the collaboration between local investigative resources and law enforcement agencies to locate, apprehend, detain, and remove foreign individuals residing in the U.S. illegally. This program operates under the host nation's AAR (Alien Arrest Record) and includes relevant foreign law enforcement agencies, immigration authorities, attorneys general, and national identification repositories.

As part of ICE's operational directorates, ERO is responsible for domestic immigration enforcement. Its mission is to safeguard the homeland by arresting and removing individuals who undermine the safety of U.S. communities and the integrity of immigration laws. With a dedicated workforce of over 7,700 personnel, ERO carries out interior enforcement operations, manages detained and non-detained populations, and facilitates the repatriation of noncitizens with final orders of removal.