New Delhi, April 30 -- US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced a major ramp-up in enforcement activities during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term, arresting 66,463 illegal immigrants and removing 65,682 individuals, many of whom were convicted criminals.

According to ICE, three out of every four arrests involved individuals with criminal records.

"The brave men and women of ICE protect our families, friends and neighbors by removing public safety and national security threats from our communities," said ICE Acting Director Todd M. Lyons.

Among those arrested were 2,288 gang members affiliated with organisations such as MS-13, 18th Street, and Tren de Aragua. Also, 1,329 individuals were accused o...