DENVER, COLO. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday deported a Salvadoran national wanted in his home country for a slate of serious criminal charges, including aggravated homicide and gang-related offenses.
Jose Eduardo Moran-Garcia, 28, was removed from the United States to El Salvador via air transport on March 28, according to ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Denver. Moran is a known foreign fugitive facing charges in El Salvador for aggravated homicide, displacement of individuals, unlawful groupings, and aggravated robbery.
“Today, justice prevails,” said ERO Denver Field Office Director Robert Guadian. “The successful removal of this fugitive is a testament to the unwavering cooperation between our nations and the relentless dedication of our law enforcement agencies.”
Moran had entered the U.S. at an unknown time and location without being inspected by immigration officials. He was arrested on October 16, 2023, in Whittier, California, and later transferred to the Denver Contract Detention Facility in Aurora, Colorado, where he remained in custody until his deportation.
The removal operation was carried out with assistance from ERO El Salvador and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement (SAFE) task force, a collaborative initiative focused on international fugitive apprehension.
Authorities emphasized that Moran’s deportation underscores the U.S. government’s continued commitment to pursuing and removing individuals wanted for serious crimes abroad.
Key Points
- ICE deported Salvadoran national Jose Eduardo Moran-Garcia on March 28.
- Moran is wanted in El Salvador for homicide, robbery, and gang-related crimes.
- He was arrested in California and held in Colorado prior to removal.