US EditionICE raid hoax leaves community on edge
- A hoax about an ice raid at Compare Foods in Durham caused fear among shoppers, although it was not true.
- Durham Mayor Leo Williams stated that the city supports immigrants and clarified that the truck involved was not an ICE vehicle.
- Compare Foods reported the incident to Durham police and is seeking legal action against those responsible for spreading misinformation.
- Rosie De Leon expressed sadness over the prank, stating it takes advantage of the community's fear during a sensitive time.
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ICE Prank Sparks Panic in Durham, NC
ICE. Coming soon to a town near you. And for those in Durham, NC thought it they had arrived. Shoppers were left shaken after a fake ICE truck in the parking lot caused immigration raid rumors at Compare Foods. Surveillance photos showed a truck sporting what looked like the ICE logo, with a driver reportedly dressed in uniform. Turns out it was just a prank. But why the scare? Are their illegal aliens in town? A Hispanic grocery store in Durha…
ICE raid hoax leaves community on edge
By Tom George Click here for updates on this story DURHAM, North Carolina (WTVD) — As busy shoppers grab their groceries at Compare Foods on Avondale Drive in Durham, some are a little on edge after a hoax prompted rumors of an ICE raid at the store that were not true. Surveillance photos show the truck, and you can see what looks like the ICE logo on the side, and the store said someone driving around in uniform. It was enough to create rum…
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