Twins from Absecon, New Jersey allegedly threatened to shoot ICE officers, hang Homeland Security spokesperson
ABSECON, N.J. (WPVI) — Twin brothers from Absecon, New Jersey, were arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot ICE officers “on sight” and hang the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores and Emilio Roman-Flores were arrested Tuesday morning, according to a release from the department.
They allegedly made threats on social media about killing both ICE officers and DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin.
Emilio Roman-Flores is being charged with unlawful possession of an assault weapon, possession of prohibited weapons, conspiracy-terroristic threats, criminal coercion, threats, and cyber harassment.
Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores is charged with conspiracy-terroristic threats.
The department noted that both twins are American citizens. They are currently being held by the Absecon Police Department in New Jersey and facing federal charges.
“Let this be a warning to anyone who dares threaten or attack our brave law enforcement officers,” said Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons in a statement. “We will find you, we will arrest you, and we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.”
The DHS said ICE law enforcement officers are facing an 8,000% increase in death threats.
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