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Department of Homeland Security said about 70% of people whom the agency has arrested have been convicted or charged with a crime in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

That federal ground force in Minnesota has arrested more than 2,000 people since late November, according to McLaughlin, the DHS spokeswoman, although it couldn’t be determined how many arrestees were later released.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

On Wednesday, Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said the police has arrested six persons in connection with the incident so far, adding that "more arrests will be made soon".

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

As of the start of November, Hong Kong has arrested 348 people for various national security crimes and convicted 172.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

It has arrested the religious feeling of the country, it has taken strong hold on the consciences of men.

From The Impending Crisis of the South How to Meet It by Helper, Hinton Rowan