NEW: ICE arrests Somali migrant convicted of welfare fraud in Canada during Minnesota 'Operation Metro Surge'

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Somali migrant in Minnesota who authorities say was convicted of welfare fraud in Canada and should not have been granted temporary status in the United States. 

An immigration judge denied an asylum request from Abdul Dahir Ibrahim in 2004 because of a significant amount of fraud on his record, Fox News reported. However, Ibrahim was granted 10 years of temporary protected status, despite having an order of removal.

Ibrahim was seen in photos posing with Minnesota US House Rep Ilhan Omar, as well as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. 

This comes amid ICE’s Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, which began on December 1. 12 people have been arrested so far, including five other Somalis, two of whom have also been convicted of fraud. Among others arrested in the operation so far include child sex offenders, gang members, and domestic abusers. 

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in regards to the ongoing operation, "Sanctuary policies and politicians like Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey allowed these pedophiles, domestic terrorists, and gang members to roam the streets and terrorize Americans. ICE law enforcement are risking their lives to protect Minnesotans while their own elected officials sit by and do nothing. No matter when and where, ICE will find, arrest, and deport ALL criminal illegal aliens."