9 Migrants, 4 Protesters Arrested After Federal Agents Conduct Illegal Vending Operation in Lower Manhattan
Canal Street, Chinatown, Manhattan
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Summary
- A federal operation on Canal Street led to the arrest of nine West African migrants for allegedly selling counterfeit items and four protesters for obstructing ICE officers, sparking a large crowd and public outcry.
- The NYPD said it had no involvement in the operation.
Timeline
The migrants, who all allegedly have criminal backgrounds, are from Senegal, Mali and Guinea, officials said. They were arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit items.
Four protesters were also arrested for allegedly blocking ICE officers and throwing objects at them, according to reports.
Nine migrants from West Africa who were allegedly here illegally were arrested, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly told Fox News.
Several people were arrested, but the exact number is unknown as of Tuesday night.
The operations conducted by federal agents centered around sidewalk vendors illegally selling items, per reports from NBC4 and ABC7 citing the Department of Homeland Security.
In a post on X, the NYPD said, "The NYPD had no involvement in the federal operation that took place on Canal Street this afternoon."
Latest reports suggest at least three people have been detained.
People can be heard shouting "SHAME."
Several helicopters can be heard overhead.
NYPD officers can be seen forming a line in the street.
A crowd is surrounding the armored truck.
An armored vehicle has arrived on the scene.
Additional footage from Citizen users showed another individual being detained in front of a USPS building at Canal Street and Church Street.
New video shows armed federal agents.
There are reportedly additional federal agents nearby.
There is a large crowd gathered in the street, and several federal agents can be seen in video footage from Citizen users.
Video shows federal agents detaining an individual near Canal Street and Centre Street.
Incident reported at 193 Centre St.
The migrants, who all allegedly have criminal backgrounds, are from Senegal, Mali and Guinea, officials said. They were arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit items.
Four protesters were also arrested for allegedly blocking ICE officers and throwing objects at them, according to reports.
Nine migrants from West Africa who were allegedly here illegally were arrested, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly told Fox News.
Several people were arrested, but the exact number is unknown as of Tuesday night.
The operations conducted by federal agents centered around sidewalk vendors illegally selling items, per reports from NBC4 and ABC7 citing the Department of Homeland Security.
In a post on X, the NYPD said, "The NYPD had no involvement in the federal operation that took place on Canal Street this afternoon."
Latest reports suggest at least three people have been detained.
People can be heard shouting "SHAME."
Several helicopters can be heard overhead.
NYPD officers can be seen forming a line in the street.
A crowd is surrounding the armored truck.
An armored vehicle has arrived on the scene.
Additional footage from Citizen users showed another individual being detained in front of a USPS building at Canal Street and Church Street.
New video shows armed federal agents.
There are reportedly additional federal agents nearby.
There is a large crowd gathered in the street, and several federal agents can be seen in video footage from Citizen users.
Video shows federal agents detaining an individual near Canal Street and Centre Street.
Incident reported at 193 Centre St.
The migrants, who all allegedly have criminal backgrounds, are from Senegal, Mali and Guinea, officials said. They were arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit items.
Four protesters were also arrested for allegedly blocking ICE officers and throwing objects at them, according to reports.
Nine migrants from West Africa who were allegedly here illegally were arrested, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly told Fox News.
Several people were arrested, but the exact number is unknown as of Tuesday night.
The operations conducted by federal agents centered around sidewalk vendors illegally selling items, per reports from NBC4 and ABC7 citing the Department of Homeland Security.
In a post on X, the NYPD said, "The NYPD had no involvement in the federal operation that took place on Canal Street this afternoon."
Latest reports suggest at least three people have been detained.
People can be heard shouting "SHAME."
Several helicopters can be heard overhead.
NYPD officers can be seen forming a line in the street.
A crowd is surrounding the armored truck.
An armored vehicle has arrived on the scene.
Additional footage from Citizen users showed another individual being detained in front of a USPS building at Canal Street and Church Street.
New video shows armed federal agents.
There are reportedly additional federal agents nearby.
There is a large crowd gathered in the street, and several federal agents can be seen in video footage from Citizen users.
Video shows federal agents detaining an individual near Canal Street and Centre Street.
Incident reported at 193 Centre St.
The migrants, who all allegedly have criminal backgrounds, are from Senegal, Mali and Guinea, officials said. They were arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit items.
Four protesters were also arrested for allegedly blocking ICE officers and throwing objects at them, according to reports.
Nine migrants from West Africa who were allegedly here illegally were arrested, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly told Fox News.
Several people were arrested, but the exact number is unknown as of Tuesday night.
The operations conducted by federal agents centered around sidewalk vendors illegally selling items, per reports from NBC4 and ABC7 citing the Department of Homeland Security.
In a post on X, the NYPD said, "The NYPD had no involvement in the federal operation that took place on Canal Street this afternoon."
Latest reports suggest at least three people have been detained.
People can be heard shouting "SHAME."
Several helicopters can be heard overhead.
NYPD officers can be seen forming a line in the street.
A crowd is surrounding the armored truck.
An armored vehicle has arrived on the scene.
Additional footage from Citizen users showed another individual being detained in front of a USPS building at Canal Street and Church Street.
New video shows armed federal agents.
There are reportedly additional federal agents nearby.
There is a large crowd gathered in the street, and several federal agents can be seen in video footage from Citizen users.
Video shows federal agents detaining an individual near Canal Street and Centre Street.
Incident reported at 193 Centre St.
The migrants, who all allegedly have criminal backgrounds, are from Senegal, Mali and Guinea, officials said. They were arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit items.
Four protesters were also arrested for allegedly blocking ICE officers and throwing objects at them, according to reports.
Nine migrants from West Africa who were allegedly here illegally were arrested, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly told Fox News.
Several people were arrested, but the exact number is unknown as of Tuesday night.
The operations conducted by federal agents centered around sidewalk vendors illegally selling items, per reports from NBC4 and ABC7 citing the Department of Homeland Security.
In a post on X, the NYPD said, "The NYPD had no involvement in the federal operation that took place on Canal Street this afternoon."
Latest reports suggest at least three people have been detained.
People can be heard shouting "SHAME."
Several helicopters can be heard overhead.
NYPD officers can be seen forming a line in the street.
A crowd is surrounding the armored truck.
An armored vehicle has arrived on the scene.
Additional footage from Citizen users showed another individual being detained in front of a USPS building at Canal Street and Church Street.
New video shows armed federal agents.
There are reportedly additional federal agents nearby.
There is a large crowd gathered in the street, and several federal agents can be seen in video footage from Citizen users.
Video shows federal agents detaining an individual near Canal Street and Centre Street.
Incident reported at 193 Centre St.
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@NewYorkUser147621007 why didn’t your fearless leader release them 🤷🏻♂️
Some on this chat aren't living in NYC but have so much to say. Speaking about they are a public nuisance. Our sidewalks are big enough for vendors and pedestrians. And vendors on Our city streets are from the beginning of our existence.
@Rebbie50 chinatown is such an amazing part of nyc too. fck 🧊.
Same actors with a different script
The hate in this country is disgusting
Release The Epstein files if you want to arrest the real criminals!
@NewYorkUser147621007 why didn’t your fearless leader release them 🤷🏻♂️
Some on this chat aren't living in NYC but have so much to say. Speaking about they are a public nuisance. Our sidewalks are big enough for vendors and pedestrians. And vendors on Our city streets are from the beginning of our existence.
@Rebbie50 chinatown is such an amazing part of nyc too. fck 🧊.
Same actors with a different script
The hate in this country is disgusting
Release The Epstein files if you want to arrest the real criminals!
@NewYorkUser147621007 why didn’t your fearless leader release them 🤷🏻♂️
Some on this chat aren't living in NYC but have so much to say. Speaking about they are a public nuisance. Our sidewalks are big enough for vendors and pedestrians. And vendors on Our city streets are from the beginning of our existence.
@Rebbie50 chinatown is such an amazing part of nyc too. fck 🧊.
Same actors with a different script
The hate in this country is disgusting
Release The Epstein files if you want to arrest the real criminals!
@NewYorkUser147621007 why didn’t your fearless leader release them 🤷🏻♂️
Some on this chat aren't living in NYC but have so much to say. Speaking about they are a public nuisance. Our sidewalks are big enough for vendors and pedestrians. And vendors on Our city streets are from the beginning of our existence.
@Rebbie50 chinatown is such an amazing part of nyc too. fck 🧊.
Same actors with a different script
The hate in this country is disgusting
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Release The Epstein files if you want to arrest the real criminals!
@NewYorkUser147621007 why didn’t your fearless leader release them 🤷🏻♂️
Some on this chat aren't living in NYC but have so much to say. Speaking about they are a public nuisance. Our sidewalks are big enough for vendors and pedestrians. And vendors on Our city streets are from the beginning of our existence.
@Rebbie50 chinatown is such an amazing part of nyc too. fck 🧊.
Same actors with a different script
The hate in this country is disgusting