Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) concluded Operation Highway Sentinel, in which they arrested 101 truck drivers who reported being undocumented immigrants.

The operation ended on December 23 and was carried out by the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) of ICE in San Francisco and Los Angeles, in coordination with other federal agencies.

Drivers are driving with commercial licenses

Agents carried out the operation on several California highways, where they argued truck drivers with commercial licenses issued by the state government were operating, in addition to being undocumented immigrants.

“Gavin Newsom’s sanctuary state policies are costing American lives,” declared ICE Deputy Director Madison D. Sheahan.

“His administration issued thousands of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to undocumented immigrants who had no right to drive, much less drive a massive semi-truck. These drivers get their licenses, leave California, and then terrorize highways across the country,” she added.

Preventing fatal accidents

The deputy director noted that the same operation was carried out in Oklahoma and Indiana, because the goal is to prevent them from causing accidents and “Restoring safety to California’s streets.”

In Oklahoma, Indiana, and New York, more than 200 truck drivers were arrested during the operation.

ICE specified in a statement that throughout 2025, undocumented immigrants were driving commercial vehicles on U.S. highways and “caused multiple fatal accidents in California, Florida, and Oregon, which together cost the lives of eight innocent people.”

Drivers who don’t speak English

Operation Highway Sentinel was launched as a direct response to what they call a “threat.”And they reiterated that the California government issued commercial driver's licenses to drivers who “couldn't even read English or understand traffic signs.”

“This week, HSI, along with our partners, conducted security operations targeting undocumented immigrant commercial truck drivers throughout California's Central Valley, in the interest of public safety,” stated Tatum King, Special Agent in Charge of HSI San Francisco.

“Following multiple fatal car accidents involving undocumented immigrant commercial truck drivers, federal authorities are taking action to prevent further tragedies,” he indicated.

Truckload Companies in Central and Northern California

The operation focused on freight trucking companies in Central and Northern California suspected of engaging in alleged criminal activity.

“Law enforcement is aware that this industry involves criminal organizations engaged in human trafficking, smuggling, drug trafficking, cargo theft, and fraud, as evidenced by multiple independent investigations "From HSI, the FBI, and the DEA," ICE emphasized.

"Southern California is home to the two busiest seaports in the United States: Los Angeles and Long Beach. As cargo moves from these ports to destinations across the country, those transporting it must fully comply with the law to maintain road safety," stated Eddy Wang, Special Agent in Charge of HSI Los Angeles.

Undocumented Immigrants Arrested

Operation Highway Sentinel resulted in the arrest of immigrants from India, Mexico, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Nicaragua, Russia, Georgia, Venezuela, El Salvador, and Honduras.

Those arrested will remain in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings.

"This week's effort exemplifies the FBI's commitment to protecting the American people," stated Sid Patel, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Sacramento.

"We work with our partners to identify and apprehend individuals who pose a significant risk to public safety." public and are in the United States without legal residency. Our joint efforts have made our highways safer,” he added. The investigators also conducted 800 inspections at major cargo ports, resulting in the arrest of two people. These ports constitute a crucial economic infrastructure, handling approximately 85% of the merchandise entering the United States.“Together with our partners, we conducted security operations targeting undocumented immigrant commercial truck drivers throughout California’s Central Valley, in the interest of public safety,” stated Tatum King, Special Agent in Charge of HSI San Francisco. “Following multiple fatal car accidents involving undocumented immigrant commercial truck drivers, federal authorities are taking action to prevent further tragedies,” he indicated. Trucking Companies in Central and Northern California The operation focused on freight trucking companies in Central and Northern California suspected of engaging in alleged criminal activity. “Law enforcement is aware that this industry involves criminal organizations engaged in human trafficking, smuggling, drug trafficking, cargo theft, and fraud, as evidenced by multiple independent investigations by HSI, the FBI, and the DEA,” ICE emphasized. “Southern California is home to the two busiest seaports in the United States: Los Angeles and Long Beach. As cargo moves from these ports across the country, those transporting it must fully comply with the law to maintain road safety, stated Eddy Wang, Special Agent in Charge of HSI Los Angeles.

Undocumented Immigrants Arrested

Operation Highway Sentinel arrested immigrants from India, Mexico, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Nicaragua, Russia, Georgia, Venezuela, El Salvador, and Honduras.

Those arrested will remain in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings.

“This week’s effort exemplifies the FBI’s commitment to protecting the American people,” stated Sid Patel, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Sacramento Field Office.

“We work with our partners to identify and apprehend individuals who pose a significant risk to public safety and are in the United States without legal status. Our joint efforts have made our highways safer,” he added.

Investigators also conducted 800 inspections at the major cargo ports, resulting in the arrest of two people. These ports constitute a crucial economic infrastructure, handling approximately 85% of the merchandise entering the United States.“Together with our partners, we conducted security operations targeting undocumented immigrant commercial truck drivers throughout California’s Central Valley, in the interest of public safety,” stated Tatum King, Special Agent in Charge of HSI San Francisco. “Following multiple fatal car accidents involving undocumented immigrant commercial truck drivers, federal authorities are taking action to prevent further tragedies,” he indicated. Trucking Companies in Central and Northern California The operation focused on freight trucking companies in Central and Northern California suspected of engaging in alleged criminal activity. “Law enforcement is aware that this industry involves criminal organizations engaged in human trafficking, smuggling, drug trafficking, cargo theft, and fraud, as evidenced by multiple independent investigations by HSI, the FBI, and the DEA,” ICE emphasized. “Southern California is home to the two busiest seaports in the United States: Los Angeles and Long Beach. As cargo moves from these ports across the country, those transporting it must fully comply with the law to maintain road safety, stated Eddy Wang, Special Agent in Charge of HSI Los Angeles.

Undocumented Immigrants Arrested

Operation Highway Sentinel arrested immigrants from India, Mexico, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Nicaragua, Russia, Georgia, Venezuela, El Salvador, and Honduras.

Those arrested will remain in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings.

“This week’s effort exemplifies the FBI’s commitment to protecting the American people,” stated Sid Patel, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Sacramento Field Office.

“We work with our partners to identify and apprehend individuals who pose a significant risk to public safety and are in the United States without legal status. Our joint efforts have made our highways safer,” he added.

Investigators also conducted 800 inspections at the major cargo ports, resulting in the arrest of two people. These ports constitute a crucial economic infrastructure, handling approximately 85% of the merchandise entering the United States.

“Following multiple fatal car accidents involving undocumented immigrant commercial truck drivers, federal authorities are taking steps to prevent further tragedies,” it stated.

Truckload Companies in Central and Northern California

The operation focused on freight trucking companies in Central and Northern California suspected of involvement in alleged criminal activity.

“Law enforcement knows this industry involves criminal organizations engaged in human trafficking, smuggling, drug trafficking, cargo theft, and fraud, as evidenced by multiple independent investigations by HSI, the FBI, and the DEA,” ICE emphasized.

“Southern California is home to two of the busiest seaports in the United States: Los Angeles and Long Beach. As cargo moves from these ports to destinations across the country, it is crucial that those transporting it fully comply with the law to maintain road safety,” stated Eddy Wang, Special Agent in Charge of HSI Los Angeles. Angels.

Undocumented Immigrants Arrested

Operation Highway Sentinel arrested immigrants from India, Mexico, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Nicaragua, Russia, Georgia, Venezuela, El Salvador, and Honduras.

The arrested individuals will remain in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings.

“This week’s effort exemplifies the FBI’s commitment to protecting the American people,” said Sid Patel, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Sacramento Field Office.

“We work with our partners to identify and apprehend individuals who pose a significant risk to public safety and are in the United States without legal status. “Our joint efforts have made our highways safer,” he added. The investigators also conducted 800 inspections at major cargo ports, resulting in the arrest of two people. These ports constitute a crucial economic infrastructure, handling approximately 85% of the merchandise entering the United States.

“Following multiple fatal car accidents involving undocumented immigrant commercial truck drivers, federal authorities are taking steps to prevent further tragedies,” it stated.

Truckload Companies in Central and Northern California

The operation focused on freight trucking companies in Central and Northern California suspected of involvement in alleged criminal activity.

“Law enforcement knows this industry involves criminal organizations engaged in human trafficking, smuggling, drug trafficking, cargo theft, and fraud, as evidenced by multiple independent investigations by HSI, the FBI, and the DEA,” ICE emphasized.

“Southern California is home to two of the busiest seaports in the United States: Los Angeles and Long Beach. As cargo moves from these ports to destinations across the country, it is crucial that those transporting it fully comply with the law to maintain road safety,” stated Eddy Wang, Special Agent in Charge of HSI Los Angeles. Angels.

Undocumented Immigrants Arrested

Operation Highway Sentinel arrested immigrants from India, Mexico, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Nicaragua, Russia, Georgia, Venezuela, El Salvador, and Honduras.

The arrested individuals will remain in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings.

“This week’s effort exemplifies the FBI’s commitment to protecting the American people,” said Sid Patel, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Sacramento Field Office.

“We work with our partners to identify and apprehend individuals who pose a significant risk to public safety and are in the United States without legal status. “Our joint efforts have made our highways safer,” he added. The investigators also conducted 800 inspections at major cargo ports, resulting in the arrest of two people. These ports constitute a crucial economic infrastructure, handling approximately 85% of the merchandise entering the United States.“Cargo theft and fraud, as demonstrated by multiple independent investigations by HSI, the FBI, and the DEA,” ICE emphasized. “Southern California is home to the two busiest seaports in the United States: Los Angeles and Long Beach. As cargo moves from these ports across the country, those transporting it must fully comply with the law to maintain road safety, stated Eddy Wang, Special Agent in Charge of HSI Los Angeles.

Undocumented Immigrants Arrested

Operation Highway Sentinel arrested immigrants from India, Mexico, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Nicaragua, Russia, Georgia, Venezuela, El Salvador, and Honduras.

Those arrested will remain in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings.

“This week’s effort exemplifies the FBI’s commitment to protecting the American people,” stated Sid Patel, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Sacramento Field Office.

“We work with our partners to identify and apprehend individuals who pose a significant risk to public safety and are in the United States without legal status. Our joint efforts have made our highways safer,” he added.

Investigators also conducted 800 inspections at the major cargo ports, resulting in the arrest of two people. These ports constitute a crucial economic infrastructure, handling approximately 85% of the merchandise entering the United States.“Cargo theft and fraud, as demonstrated by multiple independent investigations by HSI, the FBI, and the DEA,” ICE emphasized. “Southern California is home to the two busiest seaports in the United States: Los Angeles and Long Beach. As cargo moves from these ports across the country, those transporting it must fully comply with the law to maintain road safety, stated Eddy Wang, Special Agent in Charge of HSI Los Angeles.

Undocumented Immigrants Arrested

Operation Highway Sentinel arrested immigrants from India, Mexico, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Nicaragua, Russia, Georgia, Venezuela, El Salvador, and Honduras.

Those arrested will remain in ICE custody pending immigration proceedings.

“This week’s effort exemplifies the FBI’s commitment to protecting the American people,” stated Sid Patel, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Sacramento Field Office.

“We work with our partners to identify and apprehend individuals who pose a significant risk to public safety and are in the United States without legal status. Our joint efforts have made our highways safer,” he added.

Investigators also conducted 800 inspections at the major cargo ports, resulting in the arrest of two people. These ports constitute a crucial economic infrastructure, handling approximately 85% of the merchandise entering the United States.“Our joint efforts have made our highways safer,” he added. The investigators also conducted 800 inspections at major cargo ports, resulting in the arrest of two people. These ports constitute a crucial economic infrastructure, handling approximately 85% of the merchandise entering the United States.“Our joint efforts have made our highways safer,” he added. The investigators also conducted 800 inspections at major cargo ports, resulting in the arrest of two people. These ports constitute a crucial economic infrastructure, handling approximately 85% of the merchandise entering the United States.