Douglas De Souza Gontijo/Brazil/Drug Trafficking

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 34-year-old Brazil citizen Douglas De Souza Gontijo, who was wanted by Brazilian authorities for drug trafficking related crimes on March 13.

“ICE arrests of criminal aliens not only assist our international partners in making sure justice is served for those wanted overseas, but also ensure our American neighborhoods remain safe,” ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Newark Field Office Director John Tsoukaris said in a statement.

De Souza was arrested by the U.S. Border Patrol March 31, 2023, near San Luis, Arizona, who served him with a notice to appear and released him on an order of release on recognizance pending removal proceedings. He remains in ICE custody.