Abington Township Police Department Photo by James Short.
The Abington Police Department are informing residents about a recent presence of federal immigration authorities in the area, clarifying that the activity was part of a targeted enforcement effort.
According to the department, agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were searching for a specific individual who is currently out on bail for a sex-related offense. Officials emphasized that this was a focused effort and not part of a larger immigration operation.
The police department shared the update to address community concerns after reports of federal agents in the area sparked speculation about broader enforcement activity.
“We are aware that federal immigration authorities (ICE) were in the area looking for one specific individual who we understand is out on bail for a sex-related offense," the Abington Police Department stated. "We are sharing this information to help calm concerns about a larger operation or broader enforcement activity."
No further details about the individual or the investigation have been released.
