ICE arrests three men in Asheville street operation
May 1, 2026·Location: Asheville, NC

ICE agents conducted an operation on Brevard Street in Asheville targeting a specific individual, but detained three men total. According to a witness, agents arrested two additional men solely for being present with the targeted individual at the time. The organization CIMA activated an alert regarding the incident.
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