Minnesota Mayor Responds to ICE Arrests at Local Restaurant

Unfortunately, we had two brothers working that may have been working under false documentation.

A restaurant is temporarily closed after two employees were arrested by ICE officers. The business shared the update on its Facebook page, "These two individuals accounted for many of our man hours. So we decided to close the South location and keep the North Store operating to fullfill caterings."

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What Is ICE?

I.C.E. (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is a federal law enforcement agency that was created in 2003 by President George W. Bush. Today, more than 20,000 ICE officers are stationed at over 400 offices throughout the county.

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The Rochester Police Department confirmed ICE's presence in Rochester on Wednesday.

Restaurant Staff Removed By I.C.E.

ICE officers visited Nupa Mediterranean Cuisine in Rochester, Minnesota on Wednesday and arrested two employees.

The restaurant said, "From our understanding, ICE never asked for any documentation and arrested them in the parking lot." Read their full statement below.

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Nupa statement on Wednesday:

Unfortunately, we had two brothers working that may have been working under false documentation. From our understanding, ICE never asked for any documentation and arrested them in the parking lot. We are waiting to hear more. These two individuals accounted for many of our man hours. So we decided to close the South location and keep the North Store operating to fullfill caterings. Starting tomorrow Feb 13th. The Civic Center Drive location will remain closed until further notice and the South location will operate fully as we navigate staffing issues. Which may be difficult since we haven’t any new applicants in 4 years. - NUPA

Update from Nupa on Thursday:

Crossroads (South) location will be operating as usual 11a-9p. Civic Center (North) will remain closed. We are so grateful for this community’s compassion and support. Thank you!