Illegal immigrant -- who is also an MS-13 gang member -- arrested in Florida: ICE
A 31-year-old Honduran man, Luis Merary Peralta-Sevilla, was arrested in Palm Beach County, Florida, on April 14 as part of a multi-agency operation for being an illegal immigrant and confirmed MS-13 gang member. ICE Director Todd M. Lyons stated Peralta-Sevilla is pending removal proceedings and will remain in custody until a Department of Justice immigration judge rules on his case, scheduled for April 2027.
A 31-year-old Honduran national, Luis Merary Peralta-Sevilla, was arrested in Palm Beach County, Florida, on April 14 during a coordinated operation involving ICE, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, and the Florida Highway Patrol. ICE confirmed Peralta-Sevilla is a member of MS-13, a designated foreign terrorist organization, and is currently facing removal proceedings with an immigration judge. The arrest occurred during a traffic stop, with ICE stating Peralta-Sevilla’s truck was seized due to violations related to driving without a valid license. Peralta-Sevilla entered the U.S. illegally in July 2013 and was initially encountered by Border Patrol agents in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley before being released on bond while awaiting immigration proceedings. ICE Director Todd M. Lyons announced Peralta-Sevilla will remain in custody pending the outcome of his removal proceedings, with his next court hearing scheduled for April 2027. He is currently being held in the Palm Beach County Jail before transfer to ICE custody. The agency emphasized that ICE continues daily immigration enforcement operations to arrest criminal aliens and other violators with no legal basis to remain in the country. Peralta-Sevilla’s case highlights ongoing efforts to address gang-related immigration violations.
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