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ICE Detains Four People At Philadelphia Meat Market

Jumbo Meat Market on social media said ICE agents detained four people at the business in late February.

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Kenneth Genalo, director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's New York City field office, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in the Bronx borough of New York.
Kenneth Genalo, director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's New York City field office, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in the Bronx borough of New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

PHILADELPHIA — Four people at a Philadelphia business were detained by ICE recently, according to the business.

Jumbo Meat Market, located at 7322 Castor Ave., said on social media Feb. 28 that four people were taken into custody by ICE agents.

Action News reports four Brazilian nationals who were in the country illegally were arrested by the agents.

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The market said it is providing all necessary support and legal assistance to those detained.

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