💨 Abstract

A tense confrontation occurred in Minneapolis' Latino community after federal and local law enforcement executed criminal search warrants. Witnesses mistook the operation for an immigration raid, sparking protests and blocking traffic. Mayor Jacob Frey stated it was not an immigration enforcement matter but related to drugs and money laundering. Protesters criticized the heavy presence, some temporarily detained, while a journalist was pepper-sprayed. Federal and local agencies were involved, but details of the operation remain limited.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff