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ICE conducts Goose Creek operation, police say they were not informed
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) – A Lowcountry neighborhood woke up Friday morning to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents serving warrants in the area.
Goose Creek Police Chief LJ Roscoe confirmed that these agents went to the 100 block of Brick Greens Road before 8 a.m. Friday.
“It was reported to me, after the fact, that ICE was at the location serving a warrant. The Goose Creek Police Department was not given information in advance that ICE was going to be at the address, however we were notified once they needed help,” Roscoe said. “They resolved the issue prior to our arrival, so no one from Goose Creek Police Department was involved or on scene.”
Roscoe also claims ICE failed to notify the department that it would be in the jurisdiction of the Goose Creek Police Department to carry out warrants.
A representative of ICE “did try to tell me that they notified us in advance, however after looking into it, I found that they in fact never called Goose Creek Police Department,” according to Roscoe.
Witness video shows ICE agents handcuffing people, with one of them appearing to film the incident on his cellphone.
A photo shows a group of people handcuffed and leaning against vans.
Another video shows one of those men being walked off in handcuffs from a group of lit, unmarked cars up and down the roadway.
Representatives for ICE have not yet responded to requests for comment on the matter.
South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace posted to X that she would be “out with ICE” Friday morning. It is unclear if she was present during this specific operation.
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Recently, ICE conducted an operation in Goose Creek, catching many residents and local officials by surprise. The police department in Goose Creek has stated that they were not informed about the operation beforehand, leading to confusion and frustration among the community.
The operation reportedly targeted individuals suspected of being in the country illegally, resulting in several arrests. Many residents have expressed concern over the lack of communication between ICE and local law enforcement, as well as the potential impact on families and businesses in the area.
The Goose Creek police department has vowed to work with federal agencies to ensure better communication in the future, in order to prevent similar situations from occurring. In the meantime, residents are urged to stay informed and educated on their rights and resources available to them in the event of an ICE operation.
Overall, the unexpected ICE operation in Goose Creek has sparked a debate on immigration policies and procedures, highlighting the need for improved communication and cooperation between federal and local authorities.
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- Undocumented immigrants
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