Yasmeen Pitts O'Keefe, a spokesperson for HSI said federal agents were executing search warrants in downtown Los Angeles related to the "harboring of people illegally in the country."
Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell said the department is aware that ICE is conducting operations in the city, but that it is not involved and will not assist in any sort of mass deportations.
SKYCal footage over downtown LA shows both FBI and HSI agents responding as at least two people were detained outside Ambiance Apparel on Towne Avenue. A crowd of people and some protesters gathered outside the location as the alleged operation was being carried out.
U.S. Customs and Enforcement issued the following statement Friday morning regarding activity in Los Angeles:
The FBI also issued a statement when asked about immigration operations, saying the agency was supporting the Department of Homeland Security in immigration operations all over the country.
CBS News Los Angeles has reached out to Ambiance for comment and is waiting for a response.
This is a developing story.
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