A significant arrest was made in Grapevine, Texas, earlier this month when U.S. law enforcement officials apprehended a man connected to the contract killing of four individuals in Venezuela. The operation involved various agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the FBI, and the U.S. Marshals Service.

Details About the Arrest

The suspect, Anthony Fabian Marin La Torre, is a 42-year-old Venezuelan national. Authorities in Venezuela had been searching for him due to his alleged “direct involvement” in multiple homicides. On February 18, U.S. officials received notification from Venezuelan counterparts regarding Marin La Torre’s wanted status.

Marin La Torre was arrested on May 2 after U.S. authorities tracked him down. According to ICE, he had unlawfully entered the United States near San Luis, Arizona, along with a family on September 26, 2022.

As a result of his illegal entry, he now faces charges as an inadmissible alien and is currently held in ICE custody awaiting removal hearings.

Official Statements and Implications

Josh Johnson, the acting Field Office Director for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations in Dallas, commented on the arrest: “This fugitive stands accused of some horrific crimes, further representing a threat in the communities of Texas that we will not tolerate.”

Remaining Questions

While the arrest is a significant development, details surrounding the nature of the homicides and Marin La Torre’s specific involvement have not been disclosed by ICE. Authorities have not released further information regarding this ongoing case.