MIAMI, United States (CMC) – The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says agents have arrested an illegal Haitian immigrant allegedly connected to criminal terrorist organisations.

ICE said agents arrested Dimitri Vorbe for violating the Immigration and Nationality Act and contributing to the destabilisation of Haiti.

This case was investigated by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement and Removal Operations, with the US Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service and US Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate.

“The Department of State determined that Vorbe’s presence or activities in the United States would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States, providing a basis for the charge of removability,” ICE said.

“Specifically, officials determined that he engaged in a campaign of violence and gang support that contributed to Haiti’s destabilisation,” it added.

ICE said Vorbe is currently in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

“This demonstrates the Trump administration’s firm commitment to protecting the American people, advancing our national security interests, and promoting regional security and stability,” ICE said.