WILDER, Idaho — On Sunday, law enforcement members from numerous agencies were on the ground in Wilder, resulting in the detainment of over 100 people. Over the past few days, several statements have been released regarding the details of the investigation.

Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue and Caldwell Police Chief Rex Ingram on Wednesday released a joint statement following the raid in Wilder in an attempt to clear up "confusion" about the operation.

Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in a Tuesday statement said "ICE dismantled an illegal horse-racing, animal fighting, and a gambling enterprise operation out of a property known as La Cathedral Arena in Wilder, Idaho. As part of the operation ICE law enforcement officers arrested

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