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Immigration Service Raids Harlan Restaurant

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Published August 11, 2011 at 10:12 AM EDT

The El Charrito restaurant was closed Wednesday following the raid

Officials with Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted a roundup of alleged illegal immigrants working at a restaurant in Harlan. The operation took place shortly before noon Wednesday. Thirteen employees who were unable to provide documentation were detailed, according to the Lynch police chief. They were transported to immigration headquarters for processing.

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