RALEIGH, N. C. (WTVD) — Less than a full day after ABC11 confirmed that federal agents with Customs and Border Protection were coming to the Triangle, they were spotted in some areas Tuesday morning. People in Cary, Durham and other places started sharing photos and videos with ABC11 of agents being spotted outside of businesses. In a photo outside a business in Cary, one person was in handcuffs and being escorted by what appears to be a Customs and Border Protection agent. In one photo, you can see agents outside of an apartment complex. A homeowner in Durham shared Ring cam video of agents arresting someone. Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell confirmed Monday night to ABC11 that federal agents will be in Raleigh on Tuesday. “As the capital city, it is important to us that everyone who lives, works, plays, and learns in Raleigh feels safe,” Cowell said in a statement. “We have been made aware that Customs and Border Protection are coming to Raleigh. While the Raleigh Police Department is not involved in immigration enforcement, we are committed to protecting our residents and to following the law. I can confirm that RPD has not participated in any immigration planning activities. “Above all, Raleigh is a safe city, with crime down year-over-year. Public safety is a priority for me and this City Council,” the mayor continued. “This is a key moment to reaffirm our commitment to serving all members of our community. If you need help from the police, you call 911, and help will come. I ask Raleigh to remember our values and maintain peace and respect through any upcoming challenges. Together we are Raleigh Strong.” On Sunday in Raleigh, hundreds of people marched from Moore Square to the State Capitol in downtown Raleigh to protest what they saw happening in Charlotte. While many of the raids in Charlotte targeted Hispanic-owned businesses, Morrisville Councilmember Steve Rao tells ABC11 he’s worried about the possible effects on Morrisville’s large South Asian population. “So there is this fear and uncertainty about how you’re treated, how you’re handled,” Rao said. “I think many Indian-Americans are here legally on skilled immigration visas. There’s been concerns about fees being increased to $100,000 from $5,000 for applying for those. And if there are people here illegally, whether their paperwork has transpired or whatever, these people need to know their rights.”.
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