SIDNEY, N.Y. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conducted a targeted operation this week at a construction company in Delaware County, resulting in multiple arrests.

According to a report from the Oneonta Daily Star, ICE agents arrived at Alpine Metal Roofing, located on River Street in Sidney, and detained several individuals. The exact number of those arrested and the nature of the charges have not yet been disclosed by federal authorities.

The raid, which took place without the involvement of local law enforcement, caught some in the community by surprise. "Local police agencies told the Daily Star that they were made aware of the arrests but did not participate in them."

ICE has not yet released an official statement regarding the operation or the status of the individuals taken into custody. The agency typically conducts such raids as part of its enforcement against unauthorized employment or immigration violations within the construction industry and other labor sectors.

NewsChannel 34 reached out to Alpine Metal Roofing for comment. As of publication, no response has been received. The company, which specializes in metal roofing systems for residential and commercial clients across upstate New York, has not posted any public statement regarding the incident.

This raid comes amid ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement and the role of employers in verifying the legal status of their workforce. In recent years, ICE has ramped up its workplace enforcement efforts, particularly in industries known to hire large numbers of undocumented workers, such as construction, agriculture, and hospitality.

Community members and labor rights advocates have expressed concern over the impact such raids can have on workers, their families, and local businesses.

As the situation develops, more details are expected to emerge about the nature of the arrests and whether any formal charges will be filed.

Originally reported by Binghamton Homepage.