ICE arrests over 280 during ‘Operation Buckeye,’ DHS announces

ICE arrests over 280 during ‘Operation Buckeye,’ DHS announces

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said the targeted enforcement operation took place from Dec. 16 to Dec. 21.

DHS Touts Success of Operation Buckeye in Arresting More Than 280 Illegal Aliens Including Those Convicted of Assault, Criminal Firearm Possession, and Drug Trafficking

Release Date: January 8, 2026 While Americans were attending Christmas parties and shopping for gifts for their loved ones, ICE law enforcement was hard at work arresting the worst of the worst WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security highlighted the success of Operation Buckeye, a targeted enforcement operation conducted throughout the state of Ohio during December 16-21, 2025. Total arrests reached more than 280 illegal aliens fro…