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Daily Update: Border Patrol in Charlotte, Nov. 20

Border Patrol in Charlotte
Border Patrol in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — On Thursday, Channel 9 learned from multiple law enforcement sources that Border Patrol agents finished the operation in Charlotte and are moving out of the region.

The Department of Homeland Security didn’t provide comment or confirm that the operation is over; however, a caravan of CBP agents was spotted on I-85 heading toward South Carolina.

While the operation is over, DHS, ICE and CBP remain present in the community, as always.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have arrested at least 250 people as of Tuesday night as part of Operation Charlotte’s Web.

ABC News previously reported CBP’s next major operation will be in New Orleans.

What to know for Nov. 20:

  • Channel 9’s Gina Esposito spoke to a victim of a man wanted by CBP who says he wants the suspect arrested.
  • Many Hispanic businesses are temporarily closing, construction is pausing, and church pews aren’t as full as the normally would be.
  • A group of immigrant advocates gathered in southeast Charlotte to call for end to Border Patrol operations Wednesday. Other volunteers have been standing watch and using whistles to alert others as Border Patrol agents conduct operations around the city.
  • The Department of Homeland Security says attacks on border patrol agents are up 58% this year nationwide. In Charlotte, there have been at least three incidents involving vehicles and officers this week.
  • More than 25,000 CMS students were absent Tuesday, compared to nearly 10,000 on a normal day.
  • Channel 9 saw agents making arrests in the Foothills for the first time.
  • The N.C. GOP released a statement Tuesday affirming their support for the immigration crackdown in the state and criticizing democrats.
  • Federal immigration agents arrived in Raleigh Tuesday, according to Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell.

>>Keep an eye on this article and on WSOCTV.com or watch Eyewitness News on Channel 9 for updates throughout the day.


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