Officers with Enforcement and Removal Operations Denver removed a fugitive wanted in Mexico Sept. 4.
Martin Manuel Camargo Castro, 42, is a citizen of Mexico who is wanted in Mexico for kidnapping and illegal imprisonment. Camargo was removed from Denver, Sept. 4 and transported via San Diego to the San Ysidro port of entry where he was turned over to Mexican authorities.
“This removal sends a clear message that if you’re wanted for crimes abroad you won’t be able to hide out in our communities,” said acting Denver Field Office Director Arthur J. Wilson, Jr. “I applaud our officers and partners both nationally and internationally that support our efforts in making sure these types of enforcement actions happen smoothly and without incident.”
Camargo was encountered by United States Border Patrol near Columbus, New Mexico, May 9, 2018, and was served with a with a notice and order of expedited removal for entering the United States without inspection by an immigration official.
On May 16, 2018, the U.S. District Court of New Mexico convicted Camargo of entry without inspection and his first removal from the United States was May 17, 2018.
At an unknown date and location Camargo returned to the United States without inspection by an immigration official.
ERO Denver was notified March 27 that Camargo may be living in the Boulder, Colorado area and is wanted by the government of Mexico for kidnapping and illegal imprisonment.
ERO Denver officers arrested Camargo April 30 in a targeted operation and issued him with a notice of intent for decision to reinstate prior order.
Camargo’s successful removal was made possible in part by ERO San Diego.