German Funez Canelas/Honduras/Illegal Reentry

Federal immigration authorities arrested criminal illegal alien German Funez Canelas in Elk River, Minnesota, following his conviction for illegal reentry after removal under 8 U.S.C. 1326. Funez Canelas, a Honduran national, had previously been deported from the United States before unlawfully returning without authorization.

Illegal reentry is a felony offense that criminalizes a removed noncitizen’s return, attempted return, or presence in the country without permission, with heightened penalties when prior removals or criminal records are involved. After his conviction, Funez Canelas was transferred from criminal custody to federal immigration detention in Elk River based on the judgment and his continued unlawful presence.

Funez Canelas remains detained while officials review his immigration history and advance formal removal proceedings.​