Overview
- Homeland Security Investigations executed court‑authorized search warrants at 15 Phoenix‑area locations tied to Zipps, with IRS‑CI, ERO, U.S. Marshals and Border Patrol assisting.
- Officials reported more than 35 people described as suspected undocumented immigrants were arrested, and prosecutors are reviewing evidence for potential charges.
- A warrant page obtained by reporters stated the operation’s purpose included interrogation and civil administrative arrests of illegal aliens.
- Arizona’s Family obtained federal complaints charging three workers with unlawful use and possession of immigration identity documents, reflecting allegations of fraudulent I‑9 and Social Security use.
- Zipps said it is cooperating and had no charges announced against the company, most sites remained closed as one Tempe location reopened, and the Mexican Consulate said it interviewed 31 detained employees.