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NOVEMBER 3, 2025 NEW ORLEANS, LA WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT
ICE New Orleans cracks down on illegal employment and
immigration violations at local shipyard, detains 25
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NEW ORLEANS — ICE Homeland Security Investigations New Orleans, with support from
Enforcement and Removal Operations New Orleans, conducted an intelligence driven
operation Oct. 30, 2025, targeting immigration violations involving employees of Big “B”
Services LLC, doing business as Barrois Welding Services, at a shipyard in Harvey,
Louisiana.
The operation stemmed from an investigation initiated by HSI New Orleans in March 2025
after the arrest of an individual employed by Barrois Welding Services for immigration
violations. During the investigation, HSI New Orleans agents served a Notice of Inspection
and Immigration Subpoena on the owner of Barrois Welding Services, Russel E. Barrois.
Despite multiple requests, Barrois failed to provide required employee documentation,
including Form I-9s, identification documents, or a current employee listing.
On Oct. 30, 2025, HSI New Orleans agents conducted the inspection at the worksite. ERO
New Orleans support to arrest and process individuals found to be in violation of the
Immigration and Nationality Act. A total of 25 illegal aliens from Honduras were
encountered during the operation. Among the Honduran illegal aliens arrested, criminal
histories include: prior illegal entry, DUI and discharge of a firearm within city limits &
resisting an officer by giving false information.
HSI New Orleans Deputy Special Agent in Charge Matt Wright highlighted the significance
of the operation. “This operation demonstrates our commitment to enforcing
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immigration laws and holding employers accountable. We will continue to investigate and
take action against those who fail to comply with the law,” said Wright.
As part of a comprehensive strategy to increase the security of our nation through
workforce compliance, HSI leads the IMAGE program, a mutual agreement between
government and employers providing solutions to hiring process challenges through
outreach and education with the goal of fostering workforce integrity and compliance
with the law.
HSI New Orleans continues efforts to determine potential criminal culpability related to
the investigation.
Updated: 11/03/2025
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