NEWINGTON, CT (WFSB) - Seven people were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement while working at a car wash on Saturday, according to Newington Mayor Jon Trister.

The mayor released a statement on Facebook saying these people were taken into custody while working at the Optimo Car Wash on Main Street.

Mayor Trister confirmed that Newington Police were not involved in these arrests.

“We are actively working to determine who was targeted, whether their families have been notified, where they are being held, and if or how they have been charged,” wrote the mayor.

He said the community leaders stand united with Newington’s immigrant communities.

Channel 3 reached out to ICE for a statement, but have not heard back.

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