CANYON COUNTY, Idaho — Federal immigration officials say 105 people were arrested over the weekend during an operation at La Catedral Arena in Wilder.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement to Idaho News 6 that its officers “dismantled an illegal horse-racing, animal fighting, and gambling enterprise” at the property. The arrests were part of a coordinated law enforcement effort involving multiple agencies.
“Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, we are dismantling criminal networks in the United States,” the agency said.
The statement comes after the FBI confirmed four individuals were taken into custody Sunday, and a fifth on Monday, in connection with an alleged illegal gambling business at the same location.
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According to a criminal complaint obtained by Idaho News 6, the owner of the arena, Ivan Tellez, is accused of running an unlicensed betting operation involving horse racing.
Idaho News 6 will continue to update this story as more details become available.
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