Local residents in Waterboro have reportedly been cheering on ICE agents, with some even providing direct assistance, like the loaned ATV.
In a scene resembling an action movie, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent borrowed a resident's all-terrain vehicle (ATV) to chase down and apprehend two illegal aliens who attempted to flee on foot through deep, snowy Maine. The incident, captured on video exclusively obtained by The Post Millennial, occurred on January 22 near Little Ossipee Pond in Waterboro.
Video footage shows the two illegal aliens, dressed in dark clothing, running across a vast, frozen landscape. As they trudge through the snow, an ICE agent appears on scene, driving an ATV provided by a nearby resident to aid the pursuit. The subjects continued to flee, but struggled to make headway. The agent, now mounted on a four-wheeler, quickly closed the gap.
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In a James Bond-style maneuver, the ICE agent approached the pair near a residential home. The footage captures the agent dismounting and brandishing a taser, resulting in both individuals surrendering. After instructing the subjects to get on the ground and put their arms behind their backs, the agent cuffed their wrists.
Subsequently, the two illegal aliens were loaded onto the back of the ATV and taken into custody. ICE sources told The Post Millennial that the pair fled on foot during an immigration enforcement operation targeting a construction company suspected of hiring illegal labor. The pair had been wearing hoodies emblazoned with the logo "GIANT," indicating employment with the construction company.
Local residents in Waterboro have reportedly been cheering on ICE agents, with some even providing direct assistance, like the loaned ATV, sources said. This is a stark contrast to the anti-ICE protests drawing media attention in Portland, Maine, which is the state's most highly populated city, located roughly 30 miles away. The broader immigration enforcement operation has seen over 200 arrests in Maine since its launch last week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told a local paper.
Members of the public can report immigration-related crimes or suspicious activity by calling (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.
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