U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, supported by Homeland Security Investigations and the Internal Revenue Service, arrested 14 undocumented immigrants during a court-authorized search of the Super Gigante grocery store at the West Norriton Farmers Market in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, 16 July. An ICE spokesperson said the individuals, at least one of whom was an employee, lacked legal status and were taken into federal custody pending removal proceedings. Local police were on site to maintain order while the store was temporarily closed. The Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia confirmed that at least six of the detainees are Mexican nationals and said it is monitoring the case to provide legal assistance. ICE described the operation as part of an ongoing investigation but did not disclose further details. Advocacy groups reported a recent uptick in immigration-enforcement activity across Norristown and neighboring communities, prompting residents to hold an evening vigil outside the market in support of the affected families.
There is outrage and fear after an ICE raid at a grocery store in Montgomery County. 14 people are in federal custody and now the community is worried about what’s next. NBC10’s @MiguelMValle is in West Norriton with reaction. https://t.co/wHjQYhGdit
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