A Hanover Park officer arrested during a massive immigration operation has been reinstated to duty. Local police confirmed that Radule Bojovic officially returned to duty after spending several weeks in federal custody.

His arrest occurred amid Operation Midway Blitz, a high-profile immigration deployment in the Chicago area. Although ICE arrested him for allegedly overstaying his visa, his own department always maintained that he was working legally in the United States.

Bojovic's Release and Return to Service

According to the Hanover Park Police Department, Bojovic was released on October 31 after a judge granted him bail without objection from the federal government. The statement said the officer maintains a valid federal employment permit, which allowed for his immediate reinstatement.

Local authorities emphasized that Bojovic passed all required background checks, including those by the FBI and the Illinois State Police. Deputy Chief Victor DiVito added that the officer will also receive back pay for the period he was suspended due to his arrest. ICE, for its part, did not respond to requests for comment on the case.

How the arrest began: the story behind the case

Local police refuted that version from the beginning, asserting that the officer had valid documentation to work in the U.S. and that all his immigration information had been verified at the time of his hiring. During his detention, he was held at an ICE facility located in Brazil, Indiana, according to the official detainee registration system.

The operation in which Bojovic was arrested is part of a broader federal effort:According to DHS data cited by Reuters, by November 19, more than 4,200 people had been arrested in the Chicago area as part of Operation Midway Blitz.

What is the officer's current status?

After regaining his freedom and verifying that he remains legally authorized to work, Bojovic is back at his post with the Hanover Park Police Department. His case is still under review by the immigration system, but for now, he is performing his duties as before his arrest.

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