Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is buying guided missile warheads. A federal record indicated a payment by ICE for items labeled as missile components, but officials and a company involved stated this was a labeling error related to distraction devices for law enforcement.
Key Facts
- DHS stated ICE is not purchasing missile components.
- A federal contract record mentioned a $61,218 payment for "guided missile warheads and explosive components."
- ICE recorded a significant increase in spending on small arms and related equipment in 2025.
- The company Quantico Tactical, linked to the purchase, does not sell warheads and explained the missile code as an error.
- ICE made similar payments for distraction devices in 2024 and 2025.
- President Trump signed a bill increasing ICE funding, leading to more hiring and equipment purchases.
- Violent incidents and increased assaults against ICE agents have been reported during enforcement operations.
- DHS mentioned a rise in assaults against ICE agents but did not provide detailed figures.
