A Mexican national has been charged with illegal reentry into the United States. Gregorio Perez-Canceco, 42, of York, Pennsylvania, was indicted on June 18, 2025, by a federal grand jury on one count of illegal reentry.
According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, the indictment alleges that Perez-Canceco was previously removed from the United States on October 4, 2017, through Hildalgo, Texas, and it is alleged that he was subsequently found in the United States without having first obtained legal permission to reenter the country.
The indictment also alleges that on May 23, 2025, Perez-Canceco was encountered in York County, Pennsylvania. The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is up to ten years of imprisonment, plus a fine and a term of supervised release.
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN). This matter was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Removal Operations.
Assistant United States Attorney Michael Scalera is prosecuting the case. Indictments are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court. The case against Perez-Canceco is ongoing, and a sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
The investigation and prosecution of Perez-Canceco demonstrate the commitment of the Department of Justice to enforcing immigration laws and protecting national security. The public is reminded that illegal reentry into the United States is a serious crime that can result in significant penalties, including imprisonment and fines.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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