Over 600 commercial vehicle operators apprehended as part of ICE partnership with Oklahoma troopers

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) released results from an ongoing immigration enforcement effort targeting commercial vehicle drivers.

On May 21, 2026, OHP released an update on “Operation Guardian,” which was first announced in 2025 as a partnership between troopers and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to enforce immigration laws on Oklahoma roadways.

Since April 2025, Operation Guardian has resulted in the apprehension of 600 commercial vehicle operators for immigration violations, according to OHP.

OHP also shared results from regional emphasis patrols conducted in partnership with ICE that resulted in 1,338 commercial vehicle inspections and the apprehension of 162 commercial vehicle drivers.

Operation Guardian is made possible through the 287(g) program, which allows ICE to delegate immigration enforcement to other law enforcement agencies.

OHP has 730 troopers who are credentialed with ICE.

“Operation Guardian continues to successfully keep Oklahomans safe,” said Governor Stitt. “To lawfully operate a commercial motor vehicle in Oklahoma, you must be here legally and you must be able to understand English. These are common sense standards that we will continue to enforce.”

See below for details from OHP on various Operation Guardian enforcement operations since April 2025.