ICE arrests five Myanmar asylum seekers in Buffalo
Apr 16, 2026·Location: Buffalo, NY
Country of origin: Myanmar
ICE detained five Myanmar nationals in Buffalo, New York during an enforcement operation targeting undocumented migrants. One person was arrested while waiting to deliver packages at a warehouse in Pembroke. Community members identified the detainees as asylum seekers.
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