ICE operation in Kent leads to 16 arrests for illegal employment violations
KENT, Wash. — The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other law enforcement agencies executed a federal search warrant on Tuesday, leading to the arrest of 16 people.
ICE provided KOMO News a statement regarding the Tuesday arrests that can be read below:
On May 20, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol and Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CID) executed a federal search warrant at Eagle Beverage and Accessories Products located in Kent, Washington based on an ongoing criminal investigation into the unlawful employment of aliens without legal work authorization in violation of federal law.
As a result of the operation, 16 aliens who had fraudulently represented their immigration status and submitted fraudulent documents and/or information to seek employment were administratively arrested.
ICE’s statement continued to note that their Homeland Security Investigations looks into worksite violations and the exploitation of workers.
“Worksite enforcement investigations focus on reducing illegal employment, holding employers accountable and protecting employment opportunities for the country’s lawful workforce,” wrote ICE in its statement.
