An Irish immigrant living in Wakefield, who has made international attention since his detainment by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), fled the country in 2009 as he was facing drug charges, according to an Irish newspaper. Culleton was arrested outside a Home Depot in Saugus by ICE agents back in September. “He was also facing charges of allegedly obstructing a garda during a search by throwing 25 ecstasy tablets on the ground. “At the time of his arrest on September 9, Culleton informed ICE about his pending green card application and alien royalty petition that was pending. The Irish Times reports that arrest warrants in Ireland against Culleton remain in effect.

Source: The Herald February 13, 2026 04:30 UTC