The Department of Homeland Security on Monday confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had deported an illegal alien wanted for murder in Mexico.

David Vargas-Rivera was removed from the country on July 14 and transferred to Mexican custody. He was wanted for multiple homicides and has been identified as an alleged hitman associated with the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel. He was also arrested in Canada and Colombia.

“This criminal illegal alien is wanted for murder in Mexico, has been accused of laundering more than $4.6 million, and has been identified as a hitman affiliated with the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel, a foreign terrorist organization,” assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said. “Thanks to the hard work of the men and women of ICE and our law enforcement partners, he has been removed from our country and will face justice for his crimes back in Mexico. Under President Trump and Secretary Mullin, we are putting the safety of the American people first.”

The Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel is based in Guanajuato, a province in central Mexico. It is primarily known for its oil theft activities. The cartel has been in decline for years, with the Jalisco New Generational Cartel seizing much of its former territory.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.