Mustfa Awda/Iraq/Marijuana Possession, Controlled Substance Possession

ICE New Orleans arrested Mustfa Awda, a citizen of Iraq, during enforcement operations in the New Orleans area. Court records confirm two convictions for marijuana possession and an additional conviction for possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested without incident, processed through intake, and booked into immigration detention. Awda will remain in custody while his case is scheduled before an immigration judge.

The multiple drug possession convictions demonstrate repeated encounters with law enforcement over narcotics offenses. These entries were certified and added to his immigration file as part of the case record. Officers also verified identity through biometric checks and reviewed immigration history to confirm prior entries.

Awda remains in ICE custody pending the outcome of immigration proceedings. Any active or related criminal matters continue separately in state court but will be entered into the immigration record once certified outcomes are available for review.