Two of the individuals apprehended in a recent operation targeting child exploitation were revealed to be illegal immigrants, according to officials.
The Albertville Police Department, working together with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has apprehended five individuals. Currently, all five men are in custody and their bail has been set at $1 million each.
According to Albertville police, the recently conducted operation was the outcome of extensive preparation and planning. They emphasized that Marshall County authorities will persistently pursue individuals who attempt to exploit children.
Alabama’s Attorney General, Steve Marshall, emphasized the repercussions of federal policies on the state’s law enforcement.
“Every day uncovers further evidence of the disastrous outcomes caused by Biden’s choice to open our borders. Under his administration, millions of individuals have unlawfully entered our nation, including numerous dangerous criminals who are actively involved in drug trafficking and the exploitation of innocent children. The chaos we are witnessing is not an unavoidable circumstance, but rather a direct result of Biden’s decision. It is crucial for everyone to bear this in mind when November comes,” Marshall emphasized.
Illegal immigrants were among the five individuals arrested in an undercover child exploitation operation in Albertville.
U.S. Representative Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) criticized Biden’s border policies and his reluctance to enforce deportation.
According to Strong, the Biden Administration’s open border policies and failure to enforce deportation have resulted in these consequences. Just a few days after a college student was tragically killed by an undocumented immigrant in Georgia, two illegal aliens were apprehended for exploiting children in North Alabama.
“I have personally witnessed stories like these unfolding in countless communities across our nation. As a dedicated member of the Homeland Security Committee, I have firsthand evidence of this alarming reality. As your elected representative in Congress, I am fully committed to tackling this pressing national crisis,” he passionately affirmed.
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) expressed his gratitude to local law enforcement and highlighted the detrimental impact of failed border policies on his state.
THANK YOU to all of our heroes in uniform – especially to the Albertville Police Department, who just arrested 5 people, including 2 ILLEGALS for allegedly trying to abuse children.
Thanks to Joe Biden, EVERY state is now a border state. https://t.co/7BF71XiOtc
— Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) February 27, 2024
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) asserts that the recent arrest of illegal immigrants in Alabama further underscores the urgency of securing the U.S. southern border.
If you’re still asking why @HouseGOP is so concerned about the border crisis, you’re not paying attention. These are the kinds of criminals that are entering our country and making themselves at home in your backyard. Every single state is a border state. https://t.co/20nJbOfXyt
— Mike Rogers (@RepMikeRogersAL) February 28, 2024
U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) also weighed in on the tragic killing of Laken Riley. The nursing student from the University of Georgia was allegedly attacked by Jose Ibarra, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, while she was out for a jog.
House and Senate leadership are currently engaged in negotiations to reach a deal that aims to both secure the border and provide assistance to Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
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