U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Newark has announced the successful arrest of Victor Emmanuel Da Silva-Martins, who was convicted of sexual assault involving a minor. The arrest followed several weeks of focused investigative work, culminating in his apprehension early yesterday.
Da Silva-Martins’ arrest is part of Operation Apex Predator, a targeted initiative led by the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Crimes Center (C3). The multi-agency effort focuses on identifying, locating, and arresting convicted criminal alien sex offenders residing unlawfully in the United States.
Operation Apex Predator builds on HSI’s broader mission to track and remove individuals who pose a threat to public safety. The operation’s success reflects ongoing collaboration between federal, state, and local partners, as well as DHS’s commitment to protecting communities and ensuring accountability for those who exploit the vulnerable.
ICE officials said the operation remains active, with additional investigations underway across multiple jurisdictions.
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