More than 100 illegal aliens were caught driving tractor-trailers in California during a statewide enforcement surge this month.
A variety of federal agencies participated in Operation Highway Sentinel, including ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, FBI, IRS, and DEA.
Federal authorities targeted big rigs and logistics companies throughout the sanctuary state, which has issued thousands of Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) to illegal aliens, many of whom were granted work authorization by the Biden regime.
“Southern California is home to the two busiest seaports in the United States — the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. As cargo moves from these ports across the nation, it is essential that those transporting it comply fully with the law to keep our roadways safe,” said HSI Los Angeles Special Agent in Charge Eddy Wang.
“Our operation has taken 101 drivers off the streets who should not have been behind the wheel, sending a clear message that violations of our laws and threats to public safety will not be tolerated.”
The drivers were identified as citizens of India, Mexico, Colombia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Nicaragua, Russia, Georgia, Venezuela, El Salvador and Honduras — all of whom are now in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.
Additionally, two foreign suspects were apprehended during roughly 800 inspections at major cargo ports in California.