Cristobal Corona-Rodriguez/Mexico/Controlled Substance Sales

Federal immigration authorities arrested criminal illegal alien Cristobal Corona-Rodriguez in Faribault, Minnesota, on the basis of his prior conviction for selling amphetamine. Corona-Rodriguez, a Mexican national, was previously convicted under state law for the controlled substance offense.

Local law enforcement coordinated with federal immigration officials to transfer Corona-Rodriguez into immigration custody following his criminal conviction. Authorities said the arrest occurred after Corona-Rodriguez completed his criminal sentence related to the amphetamine sales conviction. A spokesman confirmed that officials apprehended Corona-Rodriguez based on his criminal history and immigration status.

Corona-Rodriguez remains in federal custody pending review of his immigration case and potential removal proceedings.