Federal investigations, ICE raids ongoing at multiple Opelika-Auburn businesses
CNAW2News.com is working to confirm details across multiple developing scenes in Opelika and Auburn.
A heavy law enforcement presence has been reported at several locations, including El Jefe on Opelika Road, El Patron on Frederick Road, and Como En Casa on Frederick Road.
Witnesses told CNAW2News.com that multiple individuals were taken into custody at the Como En Casa restaurant.
Numerous unmarked vehicles and detectives were also seen at these locations, as well as at possible scenes on Lee Road 24 and Ingram Farm Road. We are also working to confirm reported activity in Wetumpka and Prattville.
According to the FBI Mobile office, the Gulf of America HSTF, in coordination with multiple state and local agencies, conducted immigration enforcement operations today in central and eastern Alabama. Multiple search warrants were served as part of the operation.
We have reached out to Auburn Police for comment. A press conference is reportedly scheduled for later today, but we have not yet received a response with additional details.
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