Special agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are in the process of conducting a targeted enforcement operation at Mills Manufacturing Corporation in Asheville.
The company is a military government contractor responsible for the manufacturing of parachutes for the Department of Defense.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says in a written release that an ICE investigation that has revealed that illegal aliens are employed at MMC.
The company is not a target of the investigation and has been fully cooperative.
A total number of apprehensions of illegal alien workers has not been announced since agents are in the midst of the operation.
ICE says special agents are extensively questioning detainees to determine if there are humanitarian concerns. Child care and medical issues will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis.
Family members wanting information regarding those arrested today may contact ICE by dialing (704) 679-6140.
News Channel 7 will update this story
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