Local officials say immigration enforcement surge in Charlotte, North Carolina, ending after more than 250 arrests – ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Local officials say immigration enforcement surge in Charlotte, North Carolina, ending after more than 250 arrests  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

The immigration enforcement surge in Charlotte, North Carolina, has ended, with agents now expected to move to New Orleans. Federal agents are now expected to move to New Orleans. A federal immigration crackdown dubbed Charlotte's Web has concluded in North Carolina's largest city after netting more than 250 arrests, local officials said on Thursday. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said in a statement that federal officials confirmed that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents have wrapped up their immigration enforcement operation in Charlotte. The statement added that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents "will continue to operate in Mecklenburg County as they always have." “We will continue to build relationships, mend bridges, and listen to the voices of everyone in our community," McFadden said in the statement.

"As we move forward, I want the city of Charlotte to know, I will keep fighting for clarity, accountability, and trust. I will continue to protect this city and every single one of its citizens." However, in a post on social media on Thursday containing a link to news coverage about the operation ending, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin, said: "Wrong. Operation Charlotte's Web isn't ending anytime soon." Earlier Thursday, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles also issued a statement suggesting and end to the operation. "It appears that U.S. Border Patrol