Gabriel Arias Rosa/Dominican Republic/Possession with Intent to Distribute

ICE New Orleans arrested Gabriel Arias Rosa, a citizen of the Dominican Republic and an illegal alien in the United States, based on serious criminal convictions.

Arias Rosa’s criminal record includes possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, reflecting involvement in drug trafficking activities, and possession of a firearm by an unlawful user of a controlled substance, which combined drug and weapons offenses in a single criminal profile.

His drug-related conviction involved significant quantities of narcotics packaged for sale, indicating his role in distribution rather than personal use. The weapons charge stemmed from his possession of a firearm while being an active user of illegal drugs, a federal violation that creates an elevated risk of violence. Upon completion of his sentence for these offenses, immigration authorities took custody of Arias Rosa to initiate removal proceedings.

His case falls under aggravated felony provisions of U.S. immigration law, mandating his deportation. He remains in ICE custody pending final removal arrangements, which will return him to the Dominican Republic to face any applicable consequences under his country’s jurisdiction.