Holts Summit police partner with Homeland Security for immigration arrests

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Holts Summit police said Wednesday that they partnered with Homeland Security agents to make four immigration arrests this week.

The arrests happened Tuesday, according to a Holts Summit Police Department news release. The operation was in cooperation with the Callaway County Sheriff's Office and Homeland Security.

The four people were arrested by federal law enforcement "due to their immigration status and/or potential involvement in matters that remain under active investigation," according to the release. Police gave no other details about the arrests, including names and specific allegations.

They were taken into federal custody but it was not clear Wednesday where the detainees were being held.

Holts Summit city administrator Brandon Ruediger referred questions to federal officials.

Federal officials did not provide information about the arrests in response to an email inquiry.