Concern in Texas Over Two ICE Arrests on Metro Bus
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
HOUSTON, Texas – Exclusive footage from Telemundo shows the moment several individuals aboard a Metro bus were arrested by ICE agents. This incident occurred in southwest Houston on Gessner Street. The images are circulating widely on social media, raising concerns among Houston residents about the federal agency entering a public bus. The public transportation company Metro responded, stating they are aware of the incident, which reportedly began with a chase. Several individuals fleeing from immigration agents entered the bus, prompting ICE to follow and make arrests. Surveillance footage captures four people running toward a Metro bus stop in Houston, with a dark truck blocking the bus almost immediately. Another video shows two of those four individuals being detained by masked ICE agents on the morning of Monday, August 24, on Gessner Street, witnessed by many, including one woman who prefers to remain anonymous and was heading to the bus stop with a friend. Witnesses claim immigration agents frequent the area almost daily but had never seen them board public transportation. 'It happens almost every day, every day. In fact, today my husband told me not to come and to take my niece, because of everything that’s going on,' said one anonymous individual. Another cellphone video shows the same truck moments earlier questioning and detaining another person who, according to witnesses, was later released. Metro's response stated, 'That morning, a chase was already underway, and it was not an operation directed at the Metro bus. The police did not initiate, coordinate, or participate. We are reviewing all surveillance videos and gathering more information. Our priority remains the safety and well-being of our customers and employees.'
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