PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Plans for an ICE operational center in the town of Plattsburgh were approved by the planning board during Tuesday night’s meeting.

The facility at the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base is expected to house an office for Homeland Security Investigations, a division under ICE. But the branch of government has not been revealed in public documents.

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46 people are expected to work at this facility, which includes office space, a conference area, and a short-term detention cell with only one bed.

The plan passed 3 to 1.

Plattsburgh residents were present at he meeting to offer their input on the plans. Hear

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