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Eight undocumented immigrants arrested in ICE operation at Cleveland gas station

May 26, 2026 · Cleveland, TN

Eight undocumented immigrants arrested in ICE operation at Cleveland gas station

ICE conducted a targeted enforcement operation in the Green Drive area of Cleveland, Tennessee that resulted in the arrest of eight undocumented immigrants at a gas station on May 22, 2026. The operation targeted a specific individual with a history of DUI convictions and prior deportations; several people attempted to flee as agents approached. On May 26, ICE released the identities and backgrounds of those arrested, noting that some were apprehended as collateral arrests during the operation. Three of those arrested accepted Incentivized Voluntary Departure, while the remaining five remained in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

Timeline

May 26, 2026ICE released identities and background information of eight arrested individuals; three accepted Incentivized Voluntary Departure, five remained in custody pending removal proceedings
May 22, 2026ICE conducted targeted enforcement operation at gas station in Green Drive area of Cleveland, Tennessee, arresting eight undocumented immigrants; several attempted to flee

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