Arrests made in immigration raid of IFCO Systems.WASHINGTON -- Immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. agents arrested seven current and former managers and 1,187 illegal alien employees of IFCO IFCO Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization IFCO International Foster Care Organisation (Den Haag, Netherlands) IFCO International Fan Club Organization (Nashville, Tennessee) Systems, a manufacturer of crates and pallets, as part of a crackdown on employers of illegal workers, according to the Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States . The seven IFCO managers were arrested on charges alleging they conspired to transport, harbor and encourage illegal workers to reside in the United States for commercial advantage and private financial gain. In addition, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is the largest investigative arm of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is responsible for identifying and dismantling vulnerabilities regarding the nation's border, economic, transportation and infrastructure agents recently conducted searches of more than 40 IFCO offices, plants and related locations. |
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