DHS, FBI arrest 20 people in Kenosha and Illinois human trafficking operation
By Bella Van Lanen
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KENOSHA, Wis. (WISN) — Department of Homeland Security and FBI officials arrested 20 people from Kenosha and Illinois during a human trafficking operation on Nov. 19.
In a media release, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies and Kenosha police officers were not asked to assist. Federal agents staged a portion of the operation at the Kenosha Public Safety Building.
“Federal agencies—including DHS, ICE, and the FBI—often operate under strict confidentiality due to the sensitivity of their investigations, and I fully understand why local participation was not required in this case,” Sheriff David Zoerner said in a statement. “At the same time, I always appreciate a heads-up when major federal activity takes place in our community. It helps us address concerns, manage local impacts, and support our residents.”
The sheriff’s office said ICE deported anyone who was arrested and in the country illegally.
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