The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol, carried out Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of illegal aliens. Among those detained was a Polish national with an INTERPOL Red Notice for organized crime and drug trafficking in his home country.
The operation was launched in memory of Katie Abraham, who was tragically killed in a drunk-driving hit-and-run caused by criminal illegal alien Julio Cucul-Bol in Illinois.
Over the past two months, more than 3,000 individuals have been arrested in Indiana and the Chicago area as part of a coordinated crackdown on violent crime and drug offenses.
Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino leading the charge against an invading platoon of landscapers in Wilmette on Halloween today.
One thing we can all agree on: that block looks like hell on Earth. pic.twitter.com/YsrM6yUiV0— Jason Meisner (@jmetr22b) November 1, 2025
Despite the operation’s scale, Chicago Tribune reporter Jason Meisner attempted to downplay the effort on X, writing:
“Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino leading the charge against an invading platoon of landscapers in Wilmette on Halloween today. One thing we can all agree on: that block looks like hell on Earth.”
Commander Gregory K. Bovino, who led the operation, responded directly:
“One of the three Polish illegal aliens apprehended yesterday had an INTERPOL Red Notice for leading organized crime and drug trafficking in Poland. Want him doing work in your house or a lawful American earning a living wage?”
One of the 3 Polish illegal aliens apprehended yesterday had an INTERPOL Red Notice for leading organized crime and drug trafficking in Poland. Want him doing work in your house or a lawful American at a living wage? 🇺🇸 🇺🇲.
— Commander Op At Large CA Gregory K. Bovino (@CMDROpAtLargeCA) November 1, 2025