Rafael Alberto-Burgos, a fugitive wanted in Spain for homicide, was arrested in the New York City area last month. This marks the 400th foreign fugitive arrest of the fiscal year for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).
According to a recent press release, INTERPOL Washington—the U.S. National Central Bureau—played a key role in facilitating collaboration between ERO and the Spanish National Police in Barcelona. The investigative work of INTERPOL Washington and ERO led to the arrest of Rafael Alberto-Burgos, who was identified as a positive match for an INTERPOL Red Notice in February 2017.
As a key partner of INTERPOL Washington, ICE details personnel to support the agency mission. ICE’s primary mission is to promote homeland security and public safety through the criminal and civil enforcement of federal laws governing border control, customs, trade, and immigration.
One of the primary missions of INTERPOL and INTERPOL Washington is to seek the location and ultimate arrest of fugitives wanted in the U.S. and in other countries. INTERPOL Washington assists federal, state, local, and tribal authorities in the U.S. seeking the location of fugitives who have fled the U.S., and assists foreign police in locating their fugitives believed to be in the U.S.
Rafael Alberto-Burgos is wanted in Spain for homicide. He was arrested in the New York City area and is currently being held pending extradition to Spain. The exact date of the arrest is not specified in the press release.
INTERPOL Washington provided critical support to ERO’s 400th foreign fugitive arrest of the fiscal year. This achievement highlights the importance of international cooperation in law enforcement efforts.
Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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