US EditionBorder Agents in Detroit Arrest Venezuelan Man Wanted by Interpol for Murder
LINCOLN PARK, MICHIGAN, JUL 7 – Franh Enrique Yonkaiker Machado-Rivas, 27, was arrested after being stopped for driving without a license while illegally in the U.S., wanted by Interpol for homicide in Venezuela.
- On July 7, 27-year-old Franh Enrique Yonkaiker Machado-Rivas was taken into custody by border enforcement officers during a traffic stop in Lincoln Park for operating a vehicle without a valid license.
- Machado-Rivas, who was wanted by Interpol in connection with a murder investigation in Venezuela, acknowledged to authorities that he was residing in the U.S. without legal authorization.
- The arrest highlights strong partnerships between local, state, and federal law enforcement that enable identification and removal of dangerous individuals before they threaten public safety.
- According to Chief Patrol Agent John R. Morris, this arrest demonstrates the Border Patrol’s steadfast dedication to safeguarding the public and enforcing the law.
- Machado-Rivas, who admitted to being in the U.S. unlawfully, is currently undergoing removal proceedings to Venezuela, making him the second undocumented individual linked to a homicide case arrested in Michigan since March.
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