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ICE Arrested 650 People in West Virginia in January: Report

Operation Country Roads led to about 650 arrests statewide, targeting individuals violating immigration laws and those with violent criminal convictions, officials said.

  • Between Feb. 1 and Feb. 2, ICE and West Virginia law enforcement carried out a two-week operation, arresting more than 600 people, officials said.
  • Prompted by a state directive, law enforcement focused on individuals with convictions for violent offenses, with Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia Governor, directing cooperation.
  • Operation Country Roads used the 287 program to enable local participation, with ICE Philadelphia collaborating with 14 local agencies to deploy specialized teams to targeted cities.
  • After operations in Nitro this month, officials lodged immigration-related charges against eight people, and Moore Capito praised law enforcement's strength and resolve.
  • Reported at the end of January, the operation highlighted how partnerships between ICE and West Virginia law enforcement enhance public safety and the immigration system, said Michael Rose.
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abc 7 WJLA broke the news in Washington, United States on Friday, January 30, 2026.
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