BALTIMORE, MD—Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore apprehended an unlawfully present 28-year-old Salvadoran gang member who was previously removed from the United States.

Officers from ERO Baltimore and the Aberdeen Police Department arrested Kevin Mauricio Guzman-Martinez, a member of the notorious MS-13 street gang, on Thursday, September 26 in Aberdeen.

“Not only did Kevin Mauricio Guzman-Martinez unlawfully re-enter the United States after having been previously removed from the country, but he is also a member of a notorious transnational criminal organization and represents a threat to the members of our Maryland communities,” said ERO Baltimore acting Field Office Director Nikita Baker. “We consider the safety of our Maryland residents our top priority.”

U.S. Border Patrol arrested Guzman April 21, 2015, after he unlawfully entered the U.S. near Hidalgo, Texas. USBP served Guzman with an expedited removal order.

ERO removed Guzman from the United States to El Salvador April 28, 2015.

Guzman unlawfully re-entered the United States on an unknown date, at an unknown location and without being inspected, admitted, or paroled by a U.S. immigration official.

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office arrested Guzman July 11, 2023, and charged him for the offense of driving vehicle on highway with suspended registration.

The District Court for Harford County convicted Guzman Oct. 23, 2023, of driving vehicle on highway with suspended registration and charged him a fine.

ERO Baltimore arrested Guzman Sept. 26, 2024, with the assistance of Aberdeen Police in Aberdeen and served him a notice of intent/decision to reinstate a prior removal order. Guzman remains in ERO custody.

Members of the public can report crimes or suspicious activity by dialing 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the ICE online tip form.