A Colombian national has been charged with re-entering the United States after being previously removed.
Marcelino Olave-Granja, 46, a native of Colombia, pled guilty to a one-count indictment for illegal reentry of a removed alien, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1326(a), in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
According to court documents, Olave-Granja was previously removed from the United States on June 9, 1998. He was later found in the Eastern District of Louisiana on June 11, 2015 and had not received permission from the Attorney General of the United States or the Secretary of Homeland Security to reenter.
Olive-Granja faces a maximum term of imprisonment of two years, as well as a fine of $250,000. United States District Court Judge Susie Morgan set sentencing for April 13, 2016.
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite praised the work of United States Customs and Border Protection agents in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Jon Maestri is in charge of the prosecution.
Olive-Granja’s guilty plea is a significant step towards bringing him to justice for his actions.
The case highlights the importance of enforcing immigration laws and holding individuals accountable for violating them.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Immigration
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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