The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department conducted an undercover drug bust on Friday night at The Abbey in West Hollywood. The presence of unmarked vehicles, and rumors of ICE agents caused many to believe it was an immigration-related raid.
The LACS confirmed on Sunday that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did not participate in the arrests that took place Friday night.
“This operation was in response to community reports about pickpocketing, narcotic sales, and other criminal activity that may be occurring at establishments or by unpermitted street vendors,” said West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station Captain Fanny Lapkin. “Several arrests were made in the Rainbow District as part of the operation. The operation was not ICE-related, and ICE was not involved.”…