ICE agents reportedly raiding Mexican restaurants in Alabama with local, state police
Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are currently involved in raids at several locations in Alabama, including reports at Mexican restaurants.
WRBL in Columbus, Ga. is reporting that some are taking place in the Auburn-Opelika area.
A post from the Homeland Security Investigations-Atlanta office on X says that the agency is “executing federal search warrants across Alabama.”
“The operation is part of an ongoing investigation into multiple federal crimes,” the agency announced. “There is no threat to public safety. More details will be released as available.”
One of the operations happened at El Jefe, a Mexican restaurant near the Auburn-Opelika Mall, with agents entering the building, and Auburn police and unmarked vehicles in the area.
Auburn Police are expected to hold a news conference at 3 p.m. with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, FBI, DEA and HSI.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more is known.
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