BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. — Butler County Sheriff Richard Jones said his deputies , in partnership with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), detained 23 people today allegedly in the country unlawfully.

What was called a “targeted operation” was conducted over several days at multiple locations in the county. The mission was focused on identifying and apprehending individuals with prior criminal convictions, active warrants or violations of immigration law.

The county participates in a federal immigration enforcement program and contracts with the federal government to hold ICE prisoners.

Jones said his goal is to "keep Butler County safe" and that his partnership with the federal government "allows our deputies to work hand-in-hand with ICE to remove individuals who have br

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