Overview

• Homeland Security Investigations raided Nutrition Bar Confectioners in Cato on Sept. 4, detaining 57 workers.
• Acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III said five detainees were charged with illegal reentry, and WSTM reported the other 52 were flown to their countries of origin.
• Cayuga and Oswego county sheriffs said deputies stayed outside the facility to handle perimeter security and traffic and did not participate in arrests inside.
• Sheriff Brian Schenck issued a Sept. 12 statement saying he understands community concerns but cannot share details because the federal investigation is ongoing, noting a detective coordinated approved caretakers for children in two families.
• A Syracuse.com editorial reported the warrant was administrative, agents concealed their faces and documents remain sealed, and lawyers alleged at least one worker with employment authorization was deported as plant owners reported reduced production capacity.