# DHS Highlights Worst Illegal Aliens Arrested or Convicted in San Antonio, Texas

Date: 7 Oct 2026
Released by: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

## MediaRelease.co Summary

The Department of Homeland Security released a statement highlighting people it described as the worst illegal aliens arrested by ICE or convicted of crimes in San Antonio, Texas. Those named include two Venezuelan nationals sentenced to 12.5 and 20 years on child sex trafficking charges after an HSI San Antonio investigation, and three Mexican nationals convicted of drug, child indecency and other offenses. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin blamed the previous administration’s border policies.

## Original release

WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement highlighting the worst illegal aliens who have been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or convicted of crimes in San Antonio, Texas, including child sex traffickers, drug traffickers, and thieves. “Few states were hit harder by the Biden Administration's disastrous open borders than the great state of Texas,” said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. “As a result of those four long years of recklessness, the city of San Antonio has been plagued by some of the worst illegal alien criminals, including child sex traffickers, drug traffickers, and thieves. Working with our state and local partners in Texas, we are getting these dangerous illegals off the streets and out of our country.” Among the worst illegal aliens arrested or convicted in San Antonio are: In June, an investigation by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) San Antonio led to the sentencing of two illegal aliens from Venezuela on charges related to child sex trafficking. Giannys Alexandra Ramirez-Fernandez and Nelson Adrian Perez-Martinez were both convicted on charges of conspiracy to traffic a child and transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, while Perez-Martinez was also convicted on charges of benefiting from sex trafficking of children and aiding and abetting coercion and enticement. Ramirez-Fernandez was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison, while Perez-Martinez was sentenced to 20 years. Victor Gonzalez-Ibarra, an illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and possessing/carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime in San Antonio, Texas. ICE arrested him in July 2026. Miguel Cadena-Gomez, an illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for indecency with a child – sexual contact and possession of a controlled substance in San Antonio, Texas. ICE arrested him in June 2026. Naun Martinez-Zuniga, an illegal alien from Mexico, convicted for FOUR counts of illegal re-entry, making a terrorist threat, theft of property, TWO counts of possession of marijuana, and possession of a controlled substance in San Antonio, Texas. ICE arrested him in June 2026.

## Key details

- Issued by: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Published: 7 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: United States
- Subject country/region: National (United States)
- Original source: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/10/07/dhs-highlights-worst-illegal-aliens-arrested-or-convicted-san-antonio-texas
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Original source: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/10/07/dhs-highlights-worst-illegal-aliens-arrested-or-convicted-san-antonio-texas
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