Thread: Homeland Security conducting multiple raids in Lincoln

UPDATE: Homeland Security conducting multiple raids in Lincoln related to ongoing criminal investigation

An official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says Homeland Security is conducting several raids in Lincoln.

Thursday, November 8th 2018, 1:55 PM CST by Brent BonFleur

UPDATE:

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), with assistance from the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, is conducting a law enforcement operation in multiple locations in Lincoln, Nebraska, today as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. As of this afternoon, HSI has arrested 22 individuals for unrelated administrative immigration violations. Preliminary information indicates these individuals come from the following countries: Mexico (19), Honduras (2) and Guatemala (1). One woman (from Mexico) was included in these arrests, and 21 men.

The 22 individuals arrested for immigration violations will be interviewed, charged accordingly and likely released later today, pending a review of their respective criminal histories. Any individuals who have convictions for serious past criminal offenses may be further detained.

An official with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says Homeland Security is conducting several raids in Lincoln.

The official told Channel 8 Eyewitness News that the raids are part of an ongoing criminal investigation.

He said operations are not immigration raids, but that illegal immigrants found during the operations could be charged.

The official could not say how many raids were taking place or at what locations.

This is a developing story and we will continue to provide updates as they become available.

http://www.klkntv.com/story/39448352...-investigation

Homeland Security: 21 of those arrested during criminal investigation in Lincoln released

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By 1011 NOW |
Posted: Thu 3:03 PM, Nov 08, 2018 |
Updated: Fri 10:20 AM, Nov 09, 2018

LINCOLN, Neb. – An official for Homeland Security confirmed 21 of the 22 people arrested at multiple locations in Lincoln as part of an ongoing criminal investigation on Thursday have been released.

The official said the 21 people were charged with administrative immigration violations and released.

One person remains in custody due to a prior criminal conviction history.

On Thursday, the official said Homeland Security Investigation (HSI), which is a part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), teamed up with the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office to arrest 22 individuals for unrelated administrative immigration violations.

According to the official, of those arrested, 19 of them are from Mexico, 2 from Honduras, and 1 is from Guatemala.

While HSI is part of ICE, it is not responsible for routine immigration enforcement, but handles investigations into criminal activity under federal law, meaning the arrests were not made in connection to immigration enforcement action.

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office confirmed Thursday that 2700 Jamie Lane was a location involved in the investigation. That address is Las Margaritas near 27th and Yankee Hill Road.

https://www.1011now.com/content/news...500076871.html

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