Martin Lucas/Guatemala/DUI, Sale of Methamphetamine

Martin Lucas, a citizen of Guatemala, was arrested by Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) New Orleans due to his extensive criminal history and unlawful presence in the United States. Lucas has multiple violations involving both traffic offenses and drug-related crimes. His record includes a conviction for driving under the influence (DUI), which places public safety at significant risk. In addition to the DUI, Lucas was cited for driving without a valid license, operating a vehicle without insurance, and failing to use headlights, each of which adds to the overall danger he posed on public roads.

The most serious offense in Lucas’s record is a charge related to the sale of methamphetamine—a felony crime that contributes directly to the proliferation of illegal narcotics in American communities. The combination of drug trafficking and repeated traffic violations demonstrates a pattern of disregard for U.S. laws and public safety. Following his arrest, Lucas was taken into ICE custody and will remain there pending the outcome of his removal proceedings. His case adds to a growing list of criminal illegal aliens apprehended by ICE for violating laws that span from substance abuse and distribution to unsafe driving and operating vehicles without proper documentation. Lucas’s removal proceedings are active, and his status will be adjudicated under existing immigration enforcement protocols.