‘Rumors started spreading’: Viral ICE operation video impacts nearby multicultural supermarket

A viral video from a joint law enforcement operation involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is having an unintended impact on a local multicultural supermarket, even though the business had no involvement in the incident.

The operation took place along Beach Boulevard on January 13, just feet away from Mi Pueblo, a popular multicultural grocery store. According to co-owner Juan Alvarez, the encounter happened about 25 feet from his business and has since scared customers away.

“What began as a law enforcement operation along Beach Boulevard on January 13th quickly escalated, and all of it happened just steps away from Mi Pueblo,” Alvarez said…

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