Salvadoran national arrested in Providence during targeted ICE operation
Apr 20, 2026·Location: Providence, RI
Country of origin: El Salvador
Santos Mauricio Romero, a Salvadoran national, was arrested by ICE Boston during a targeted operation on April 20, 2026. According to ICE, Romero has a criminal history including pending felony sexual assault charges.
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