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Yahoo
6 days ago
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About 40 people on Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket arrested by ICE Tuesday
About 40 people were arrested by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers after getting pulled over on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket on Tuesday. On Martha's Vineyard, ICE agents working with the FBI, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the U.S. Coast Guard were seen making traffic stops in unmarked vehicles on May 27, MassLive's media partner, the Vineyard Gazette, reported. One video shared on social media showed a masked officer talking to a driver in an L&R Electrical Services van. Thiago Alves, owner of Rhode Island-based L&R Electrical Services, confirmed to the newspaper that one of his workers was stopped by ICE and FBI agents. His employee — who he said has a green card — was questioned, then released. 'They questioned my guys looking for paperwork,' Alves said. Other trade workers on the island were also stopped by immigration officers on Tuesday, Alves told the Gazette. 'My guy said they are stopping all the work vans. It's nothing against [us], it's pretty much everyone,' he said. One Martha's Vineyard woman, who asked to be anonymous for fear of reprisal, told the Gazette that she saw multiple traffic stops and arrests by federal law enforcement while agents driving around Vineyard Haven Tuesday morning. 'They were just grabbing people out of their cars,' she said. On Nantucket, several people were seen being taken off the island via a U.S. Coast Guard cutter in handcuffs, MassLive's media partner, The Inquirer and Mirror, reported Tuesday. The Nantucket Police Department was aware the operation was going to take place but did not assist federal agents in any way, Lt. Angus MacVicar said Tuesday. 'We were notified [Monday] that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (I.C.E) would be arriving today. We were not asked to support their operation in any way or have we assisted today,' MacVicar said in a statement. In total, ICE said the operation ended in about 40 arrests, including a notorious MS-13 street gang member and at least one child sex offender. The U.S. Coast Guard helped take the nearly 40 people off of the island. 'This operation highlights FBI Boston's ongoing commitment to supporting our partners at the Department of Homeland Security with identifying and apprehending those who are breaking the law by violating our immigration laws and, in some cases, committing crimes that endanger public safety,' said Kimberly Milka, acting special agent in charge of the FBI's Boston Division. Voting starts Sunday for your Reader Raves faves for 2026 Man accused of firing stolen gun outside Boston hospital appears in court SCOTUS rejects Mass. student's challenge to school's 'two genders' T-shirt ban Latest Donald Trump approval ratings: New poll finds changes '90s rock band unveils song with new vocalist after losing former singer to cancer Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
ICE conducted raids on Vineyard, Nantucket Tuesday, eyewitnesses say
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were seen making arrests and pulling people over on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket on Tuesday with the help of other federal agencies, such as the FBI, according to local news reports. On Martha's Vineyard, ICE agents were seen making traffic stops in unmarked vehicles Tuesday, May 27, MassLive's media partner, the Vineyard Gazette, reported. One video shared on social media showed a masked officer talking to a driver in an L&R Electrical Services van. Thiago Alves, owner of Rhode Island-based L&R Electrical Services, confirmed to the newspaper that one of his workers was stopped by ICE and FBI agents. His employee — who he said has a green card — was questioned, then released. 'They questioned my guys looking for paperwork,' Alves said. Other trade workers on the island were also stopped by immigration officers on Tuesday, Alves told the Gazette. 'My guy said they are stopping all the work vans. It's nothing against [us], it's pretty much everyone,' he said. One Martha's Vineyard woman, who asked to be anonymous for fear of reprisal, told the Gazette that she saw multiple traffic stops and arrests by federal law enforcement while agents driving around Vineyard Haven Tuesday morning. 'They were just grabbing people out of their cars,' she said. On Nantucket, several people were seen being taken off the island via a U.S. Coast Guard cutter in handcuffs, MassLive's media partner, The Inquirer and Mirror, reported Tuesday. ICE spokesperson James Covington confirmed to the newspaper that agents were on the island on Tuesday, but would not comment on the number of arrests or reveal other details about the ongoing operation. An FBI spokesperson also confirmed that agents were assisting ICE on Nantucket on Tuesday. The Nantucket Police Department was aware the operation was going to take place but did not assist federal agents in any way, Lt. Angus MacVicar said Tuesday. 'We were notified [Monday] that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (I.C.E) would be arriving today. We were not asked to support their operation in any way or have we assisted today,' MacVicar said in a statement. Multiple victims reported after shooting breaks out at New England mall Springfield to continue to fight against wood-burning biomass plant with new appeal Quabbin Reservoir towns push for more compensation Boston-area pursuit ends in arrests of 4 teenagers accused of car theft Gaming Commission grants Western Mass $3.2 million in casino mitigation funds Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Federal agents descend on Martha's Vineyard in immigration crackdown
This story was published by our news partner the Vineyard Gazette on Martha's Vineyard. Eyewitnesses and workers on the Island say the FBI and other federal agencies were on the Vineyard Tuesday, stopping vehicles and taking people into custody. Reports of officers in unmarked vehicles making traffic stops in down-Island towns spread across social media in the morning, and witnesses said they saw officers in FBI jackets involved. The bureau did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday. In one video shared online, a masked officer with the FBI is seen talking to a driver in a L&R Electrical Services van along Barnes Road. Thiago Alves, the owner of L&R Electrical Services, confirmed one of his workers was stopped by officers who were with the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Alves' business is based in Rhode Island, and his worker arrived on the Island on Monday. The man, who Alves said has a green card, was released after questioning, but officers were interested in his immigration documentation. 'They questioned my guys looking for paperwork,' Alves said. Several other workers in the trades had been stopped as well, he said. 'My guy said they are stopping all the work vans,' Mr. Alves said. 'It's nothing against [us], it's pretty much everyone.' ICE also did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday. Other Islanders saw people taken into custody in Vineyard Haven. One Island woman, who asked to be anonymous for fear of reprisal, was driving along State Road at about 7:30 a.m. when she saw officers arrest a man across the street from Vineyard Grocer near the cemetery. While on her way to work, she saw more stops at the Barnes Road rotary, including by officers wearing Drug Enforcement Administration garb. 'They were just grabbing people out of their cars,' she said. A DEA spokesperson confirmed they had an agent assisting ICE, and referred questions to the other agency. Police officials in Edgartown and Tisbury did not return requests for comment. An Oak Bluffs police official referred questions to the FBI. The stops had Island institutions on high alert. The Vineyard public schools, which have many immigrant students, were monitoring the situation, according to Superintendent Richard Smith. In an email to parents sent out Tuesday, Smith said students' well-being is the district's highest priority. 'We want to remind you that we have protocols in place, aligned with state laws and District policies, to handle any requests for student or family information, as well as access to students, staff, or school property,' he wrote. 'This includes requests from immigration authorities. Our staff are trained to follow these protocols to safeguard our students and school community.' The Vineyard Gazette on Martha's Vineyard is a news partner of To subscribe to the Vineyard Gazette, click here. Immigration agents seen arresting several people on Nantucket Tuesday Victim in fatal Cape Cod hit-and-run crash identified as U.S. Army veteran, father Diners at Cape Cod restaurant may have been exposed to hepatitis A Man struck and killed in hit-and-run crash on Cape Cod Bacteria advisory issued for 2 Cape Cod ponds: What's safe and what to avoid Read the original article on MassLive.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia's ASEAN programme aids Timor-Leste's entry prep
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's initiative to host Timor-Leste officials under a special ASEAN attachment programme has been lauded as a timely and strategic move to support the country's path toward full ASEAN membership. Timor-Leste's Liaison Officer for ASEAN Affairs, Ivan Jerry Bengurion Ferreira Alves, said the programme provided invaluable exposure to ASEAN's operational processes and strengthened institutional readiness across key sectors in Timor-Leste. 'This is a commendable effort that reflects Malaysia's commitment to regional solidarity and capacity-building. Our officials observed real-time ASEAN preparations, which is crucial as we advance our accession process,' he told Bernama in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings here. Coordinated by the ASEAN-Malaysia National Secretariat (AMNS), the programme involved officials from Timor-Leste's Prime Minister's Office and three ministries, focusing on two key areas — logistics and documentation. 'This hands-on experience builds confidence within our public service and helps us develop standard operating procedures aligned with ASEAN norms,' Alves said. He added that officials gained skills in event coordination, documentation and managing high-level delegations — critical for hosting future regional meetings. Timor-Leste, which gained independence in 2002, formally applied for ASEAN membership in 2011 and was granted observer status in 2022. It has since actively participated in ASEAN meetings under a phased roadmap to full membership. Alves said the long-term impact of the attachment programme would be reflected in institutional improvements, knowledge transfer and national preparedness. 'This is not just about individual growth; it's about strengthening our systems and demonstrating Timor-Leste's readiness to contribute meaningfully to the ASEAN community,' he said. As part of its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, Malaysia has launched a structured initiative to support Timor-Leste's integration through a dedicated capacity-building programme. Under this initiative, selected Timor-Leste officials are embedded within the ASEAN 2025 Main Logistics Secretariat (SILA) and AMNS, with training modules focused on peer learning in areas such as documentation, inter-agency coordination, meeting logistics, protocol, media engagement and security. 'Malaysia has been a consistent and vocal supporter of Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership. As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia views our accession as a key deliverable and is committed to facilitating this process in a structured, inclusive manner,' Alves said. Noting that Malaysia's practical support has already enhanced Timor-Leste's institutional capacity, he expressed interest in continued cooperation beyond the attachment programme, including in trade facilitation, public administration and digital governance. Timor-Leste's accession gained momentum this week with ASEAN leaders and foreign ministers at the 46th ASEAN Summit reaffirming their support and acknowledging the country's significant progress in implementing the ASEAN Roadmap. Held under the ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', the summit marks Malaysia's fifth time chairing ASEAN, following its previous terms in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. In conjunction with the summit, two major engagements — the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit — are held to further strengthen ASEAN's strategic inter-regional partnerships.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia's ASEAN attachment programme boosts Timor-Leste's accession readiness
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's initiative to host Timor-Leste officials under a special ASEAN attachment programme has been lauded as a timely and strategic move to support the country's path toward full ASEAN membership. Timor-Leste's Liaison Officer for ASEAN Affairs, Ivan Jerry Bengurion Ferreira Alves, said the programme provided invaluable exposure to ASEAN's operational processes and strengthened institutional readiness across key sectors in Timor-Leste. 'This is a commendable effort that reflects Malaysia's commitment to regional solidarity and capacity-building. Our officials observed real-time ASEAN preparations, which is crucial as we advance our accession process,' he told Bernama in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of 46th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings here. Coordinated by the ASEAN-Malaysia National Secretariat (AMNS), the programme involved officials from Timor-Leste's Prime Minister's Office and three ministries, focusing on two key areas — logistics and documentation. 'This hands-on experience builds confidence within our public service and helps us develop standard operating procedures aligned with ASEAN norms,' Alves said. He added that officials gained skills in event coordination, documentation and managing high-level delegations — critical for hosting future regional meetings. Timor-Leste, which gained independence in 2002, formally applied for ASEAN membership in 2011 and was granted observer status in 2022. It has since actively participated in ASEAN meetings under a phased roadmap to full membership. Alves said the long-term impact of the attachment programme would be reflected in institutional improvements, knowledge transfer and national preparedness. 'This is not just about individual growth; it's about strengthening our systems and demonstrating Timor-Leste's readiness to contribute meaningfully to the ASEAN community,' he said. As part of its ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, Malaysia has launched a structured initiative to support Timor-Leste's integration through a dedicated capacity-building programme. Under this initiative, selected Timor-Leste officials are embedded within the ASEAN 2025 Main Logistics Secretariat (SILA) and AMNS, with training modules focused on peer learning in areas such as documentation, inter-agency coordination, meeting logistics, protocol, media engagement and security. 'Malaysia has been a consistent and vocal supporter of Timor-Leste's ASEAN membership. As ASEAN Chair in 2025, Malaysia views our accession as a key deliverable and is committed to facilitating this process in a structured, inclusive manner,' Alves said. Noting that Malaysia's practical support has already enhanced Timor-Leste's institutional capacity, he expressed interest in continued cooperation beyond the attachment programme, including in trade facilitation, public administration and digital governance. Timor-Leste's accession gained momentum this week with ASEAN leaders and foreign ministers at the 46th ASEAN Summit reaffirming their support and acknowledging the country's significant progress in implementing the ASEAN Roadmap. Held under the ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability', the summit marks Malaysia's fifth time chairing ASEAN, following its previous terms in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. In conjunction with the summit, two major engagements — the 2nd ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and the inaugural ASEAN-GCC-China Summit — are held to further strengthen ASEAN's strategic inter-regional partnerships.
