16 people taken into ICE custody during raids of 2 Pittsburgh-area Mexican restaurants

Federal agents reportedly raided two Mexican restaurants in Allegheny and Butler counties on Thursday.

Our crews on scene at Emiliano’s Mexican Restaurant and Bar on Route 8 in Richland Township saw police tape surrounding the restaurant. Fire crews were also nearby.

At the Cranberry Township location earlier, viewer photos show police tape up as well, and nearly a dozen law enforcement vehicles in front of the restaurant. When our crews arrived, they found a “closed” sign on the front door.

An immigration advocacy group at the Richland Township location told Channel 11 that 9 people were taken into custody from that location, and 7 from the Cranberry location…

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