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An immigration enforcement operation in Hillcrest on Monday morning resulted in an arrest and left some residents fearful about leaving their homes.
Video provided to News 12 appears to show Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on Mirror Lake Road around 8 a.m.
Witnesses said the presence of federal agents in the neighborhood caused concern among those who live there.
Arly, a Spring Valley resident, said neighbors were frightened by what they witnessed.
“My neighbors are scared. They don't want to get out,” Arly said. Adding that parents were afraid to put their children on the bus because of the presence.
According to Arly, officers appeared to be focused on a truck. She talked about a man being taken into custody by authorities.
“Put their legs on his chest. Put him on the ground. Face on the concrete. Obviously my neighbors are going to be afraid. Obviously they're going to be scared,” Arly said.
Audio from an emergency scanner revealed that emergency medical services were also called to the area because someone had been tased.
News 12 is working to learn more about what occurred and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Ramapo Police Department said it learned about the ICE operation after it had taken place. Police said they were not involved in the operation or the arrest.
News 12 is awaiting a response from the Department of Homeland Security for comment.