AUBURN, Maine – On Tuesday, February 4, Rangeley agents made two arrests stemming from a traffic check operation in the Auburn and Lisbon area. Both subjects admitted to being illegally present in the United States.

Upon questioning, the first individual confirmed that he illegally entered and has resided in the United States for over a year. The second individual stated that she entered on a K-1 visa, which is a temporary status, issued to the fiancé or fiancée of a United States citizen upon entering the United States. She decided to stay after her visa expired over 15 years ago.

“This is a perfect example of why Border Patrol agents perform traffic checks throughout the state of Maine. Operations like this offer an additional layer of security for the citizens, legal-immigrants, and visitors of our country,” said Patrol Agent in Charge of Rangeley Station, Robert Leroux.

Both individuals have been transferred to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO).

The Border Patrol in Maine relies on the cooperation and assistance of the public. Anyone wishing to make a confidential report of suspicious activity may do so by calling (800) 851-8727 to contact the U.S. Border Patrol in Maine