ICE authorities in New Orleans detained Cristian Soto-Galeano, a Guatemalan national with a history of criminal convictions, after discovering he was residing in the United States illegally. Soto-Galeano, previously sentenced to two years in prison for indecent behavior with a juvenile, became the focus of public attention following his arrest on Monday.

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) New Orleans office shared an image of Soto-Galeano on social media, highlighting his small stature alongside the announcement of his detention. The post drew widespread online reactions, with some users expressing approval of the agency’s actions.

A report by the Daily Caller noted that federal immigration authorities successfully removed a “sexual predator” from the community, emphasizing the arrest as a measure to protect public safety. Memes and comments circulated rapidly, reflecting mixed responses to the incident.

No further details about Soto-Galeano’s current legal status or ongoing investigations were provided in the available information.