The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has taken Osmany Pérez-Del Camino, a 27-year-old Cuban with a criminal record, into federal custody in Seattle. He is currently awaiting deportation proceedings.
Pérez-Del Camino reportedly entered the United States unlawfully around 2023. In 2025, he was convicted of attempted robbery and theft, as detailed by ICE Seattle on their official account.
The agency has categorized the young man under its "Worst of the Worst" campaign, a strategy employed by ICE to publicize the detention of undocumented immigrants with criminal backgrounds.
His arrest was one of four cases highlighted by ICE Seattle within a span of just three days, from September 11 to 13.
Other Arrests in Seattle
Among the others apprehended were a 43-year-old Burmese citizen convicted of two counts of sexual assault against a minor, a 28-year-old Honduran woman found guilty of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and a Salvadoran woman of the same age with a history of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
According to SeattleRed, as of their report's release, there had been no public statement from Washington state authorities regarding these cases.
Rising Enforcement Actions Against Cubans
Pérez-Del Camino's arrest comes amid a surge in immigration enforcement actions targeting citizens from the island nation. ICE detentions of Cubans rose by 463% between the end of 2024 and early 2026. As of January, over 42,000 Cubans in the United States were facing final deportation orders.
Pérez-Del Camino is not the first Cuban recently featured in ICE Seattle's "Worst of the Worst" campaign. In late August, the agency highlighted another Cuban citizen with convictions for sexual offenses against minors.
Shortly thereafter, ICE reported the detention of another Cuban linked to a solicitation of murder case.
Deportation Trends in 2026
In the first half of 2026, the United States deported 740 Cubans on 25 repatriation flights, including individuals convicted of serious crimes.
Pérez-Del Camino’s case is part of a broader pattern of Cuban arrests and deportations in the United States. For more detailed coverage, visit our Immigration in the U.S. section.
Frequently Asked Questions on ICE's Actions Against Cubans
What is ICE's "Worst of the Worst" campaign?
ICE's "Worst of the Worst" campaign is an initiative to highlight cases of undocumented immigrants with criminal records who have been detained by the agency.
How has ICE's enforcement changed against Cubans recently?
There has been a significant increase in ICE enforcement actions against Cubans, with a 463% rise in detentions from late 2024 to early 2026.
How many Cubans are currently facing deportation in the U.S.?
As of January 2026, over 42,000 Cubans in the United States have been issued final deportation orders.