A massive multi-agency federal operation is unfolding right now in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, where agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have surrounded a fire equipment manufacturer, Queen City News reported.
The company at the center of the storm is Buckeye Fire Equipment, a major supplier with past contracts tied to the Department of Defense (DoD) and Small Business Administration (SBA).
Authorities confirmed to Queen City News that a criminal search warrant is being executed at the facility on Kings Road in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.
The probe reportedly involves allegations of aggravated identity theft and the employment of individuals not authorized to work in the United States.
QC News reported:
Officials said the operation is being led by ICE but involves several agencies, including the FBI, ATF, DEA, U.S. Marshals, Customs and Border Protection, as well as the Kings Mountain Police.
“KMPD’s role is limited to addressing any potential state charges that may arise as part of the investigation. All inquiries regarding federal charges or other aspects of the investigation should be directed to Homeland Security Investigations,” Kings Mountain Police said in a statement.
Records show Buckeye Fire Equipment Company has had contracts with several agencies, including the Department of Defence (DOD) and the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Law enforcement vehicles have surrounded the property, and activity continues to unfold as agents move in and out of the facility.
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