Summary
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection operation called "Charlotte's Web" in Mecklenburg County has ended. Despite this, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue its routine enforcement in the area, and over 370 individuals were arrested during the operation. The county sheriff's office plans to maintain communication with the community about these federal activities.
Key Facts
- "Charlotte's Web" was a federal immigration operation in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- The operation officially ended with no further CBP actions planned immediately in Charlotte.
- It started on Saturday, November 15, and ended on Thursday, November 20.
- Over 370 individuals were arrested during the operation.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will carry on with its regular enforcement.
- The local sheriff's office will not engage in immigration enforcement but will release individuals to ICE when required by state law.
- The sheriff emphasized transparency and accountability to the community.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) described the operation as targeting dangerous illegal aliens.
