Local law enforcement, ICE conduct targeted enforcement operation in Charleston area
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Several law enforcement agencies are conducting a targeted enforcement operation around the Lowcountry, according to the Charleston County Sheriff's Office.
The State Law Enforcement Division, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and several other agencies, including local ones, have partnered to conduct the operation throughout the Charleston area.
The sheriff's office said they would provide additional information as investigations progress.
News 2 has contacted ICE, SLED, and numerous local agencies said to be participating for further details of the operation.
A news conference will be held Monday at 10 a.m. to discuss the details of a successful sting operation that took place overnight from Saturday to Sunday in Ladson.
The Charleston County Sheriff's Office will host the multi-agency conference at their headquarters.
According to Charleston County jail records, at least four individuals have been arrested from May 31 to June 1 on ICE holds; however, it has not been confirmed whether the arrests are connected to the operations.
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