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A Honduran citizen had an “unfortunate” encounter with Border Patrol on Friday.
The woman allegedly ran a red light in Slidell, Louisiana, and crashed into an Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE) vehicle, U.S. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino wrote. unknown.
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“Apparently she never learned the lesson that red means stop,” Bovino wrote. “Do not ‘speed and collide with a government vehicle that is actively enforcing federal law.'”
According to authorities, a Honduran national was allegedly behind the wheel of a car that ran a red light and crashed into an ICE vehicle in Louisiana. She was then arrested by federal agents. (Greg Bovino via Facebook)
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash, according to the publication, but Bovino said she was “certainly detained” after the crash.
“Unfortunate for her. Lucky for us,” Bovino continued in the post.
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Federal agents were reported to be in the area as part of Operation Catahoula Crunch. According to officials, the operation targets illegal immigrants in the New Orleans area.
“Catahoula Crunch’s targets include violent criminals who were released after being arrested for home invasion, armed robbery, auto theft and rape,” Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Undersecretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.
The photos, posted on social media, appear to show the woman’s vehicle damaged near the front driver’s side. (Greg Bovino via Facebook)
ICE has reportedly detected approximately 370 people in the area, according to a Dec. 18 update.
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“DHS is making the New Orleans community safer as it continues to arrest illegal alien drug traffickers, fleeing felons, and a monster who was convicted of arson and threatening a person with intent to terrorize,” McLaughlin said.
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino at a New Orleans convenience store on December 3. (John Rudoff/Anadolu via Getty Images)
DHS reported that it has deported more than 622,000 people in 2025 as of December 19.
The department also reported that 2.5 million illegal immigrants have left the country and an estimated 1.9 million self-deportations have occurred since President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration.
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Details about the Honduran woman were not made public.
DHS did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.