Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested Erick Garcia-Monroy, a Guatemalan national living in the United States illegally, shortly after he left his residence in Norwalk this week.

The operation was part of ICE’s ongoing enforcement actions targeting individuals who violate U.S. immigration law. Officials stressed that public cooperation plays a key role in these arrests, with tips from residents often helping officers track down and detain illegal aliens.

Authorities encouraged the public to continue reporting suspected illegal activity to the ICE tip line at 866-DHS-2-ICE, emphasizing that community involvement helps strengthen national security and public safety.

The arrest comes amid heightened attention on immigration enforcement and debates surrounding border security. ICE maintains that its mission is to enforce the law fairly while prioritizing cases that pose risks to communities.