INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTVO) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that 223 illegal immigrants were arrested in a recent operation aimed at improving roadway safety.

Federal authorities collaborated with Indiana State Police to conduct the arrests near the Illinois state line. Among those detained, 146 were drivers, including 46 semi-truck drivers and 82 drivers of box trucks, buses, moving vans, and similar vehicles.

“Far too many innocent Americans have been killed by illegal aliens driving semi-trucks and big rigs. And yet, sanctuary states around the country have been issuing illegal aliens commercial driver’s licenses. The Trump Administration is ending the chaos,” said Secretary Noem. “Thanks to President Trump, Operation Midway Blitz has already removed over 140 illegal

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