Florida, feds arrest 15 illegal immigrants with criminal records in ‘targeted’ operation

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and U.S. Border Patrol arrested 15 illegal immigrants with criminal records during a "targeted" enforcement operation in Key Largo.

The operation, part of "Operation Tidal Wave," was carried out March 9 by FHP's Criminal Alien Apprehension Team (CAAT) in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Officials said all 15 illegal aliens had prior criminal histories, including charges or convictions for battery and domestic violence, drug possession and distribution...