Nearly 300 arrested in immigration raids at poultry plants

IRVING, Texas - More than 290 people have been arrested in immigration and identity theft raids at Pilgrim's Pride poultry plants in five states.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say Wednesday's raids were part of a long-term investigation. The Texas-based company says it cooperated fully and faces no charges.

More than 100 people were arrested on immigration violations in Chattanooga, Tenn., and Moorefield, W.Va.

Forty-five people were arrested in Mount Pleasant, Texas, on charges of false use of Social Security numbers.

More than 25 people face administrative charges of immigration violations in Live Oak, Fla. They will also face identity theft or document fraud charges.

More than 20 were arrested in Batesville, Ark., on federal warrants for alleged document fraud or identity theft. - AP

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