Illegal Alien With Two Prior Deportations and Felony Convictions Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Illegally Reentering the United States

LAS VEGAS - An illegal alien from Mexico was sentenced today by United States District Judge Richard F. Boulware to 18 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release for illegally reentering the United States after having been removed from the country on two prior occasions. The government recommended a sentence of 18 months' imprisonment.

"When individuals knowingly disregard our nation's laws, repeatedly reenter the country unlawfully after being formally deported, and engage in felony criminal activity, they will face serious legal consequences," said First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada. "This 18-month sentence reflects the gravity of the defendant's persistent violations and underscores that we will prioritize the prosecution of repeat offenders who compromise public safety."

According to court documents and statements made during court proceedings, on January 21, 2026, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Fugitive Operations Team arrested Victor Alfonso Cabada-Landeros in a targeted operation.

Cabada-Landeros has prior felony convictions for Conspiracy to Violate Uniform Controlled Substances Act and for illegally returning to the United States after a removal. This is his second conviction for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.

Cabada-Landeros was previously deported to Mexico on or about February 18, 2015, and again on or about November 9, 2019.

Cabada-Landeros pleaded guilty to one count of Deported Alien Found in the United States. After serving his prison sentence, he will be deported to Mexico for a 3rd time.

First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah and Salt Lake City Field Office Director Jason Knight made the announcement.

The ICE Salt Lake City, Las Vegas Sub-Office investigated the case, and the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada prosecuted the case.

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This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

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