11 homes, 22 cars & 2 restaurants raided in Yakima
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YAKIMA, Wash. -- Yakima police, the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided three homes Wednesday in Yakima.
Agents also raided 8 other homes, 22 cars and two Mexican restaurants.
Federal court documents indicate dozens of people are under investigation for possession of counterfeit identification documents and falsely claiming to be U.S. citizens.
Both El Mirador restaurants are under scrutiny for knowingly hiring Illegal aliens.
The documents say more than 30 current or former employees provided false documents to gain employement. Ten of those employees had their counterfeit photos taken inside one of the restaurants. Six were wearing El Mirador uniforms in those pictures.
"Pretty shocking to know that (the raid happened) right there," said Neighbor Jessica Jay said. "I really didn't know that stuff was going on."
KIMA learned several of those taken into custody are suspected of using counterfeit birth certificates, driver's licenses, travel documents and financial records. Federal Court papers also showed investigators confiscated a computer and digital camera containing photos for the phony documents.
The raid began around 8:30 Wednesday morning on the 700 block of 3rd Avenue.
Agents cuffed a half dozen people from the three homes.
The stretch of 3rd Avenue between Peach Street and Arlington was blocked off for about two hours.
Neighbors say they never expected to see this.
This is a developing story. Stay with Action News, KIMATV.com, Facebook and Twitter for updates.
If immigrents want to come to the states, they should send 1 to 2 people per family ages 18-32ish to serve for Our country in Our millitary! After serving for what  they want so bad let them bring there immediate family... thats my opinion.
Good! Im glad to see were actually doing something about immigration. Im sure that parasite laywer old mr. cockroach will get lots of business here.
I'm sure your very happy to know that the people most affected are the children of these people who are U.S Citizens. I'm sure your great great whoever came from another country and generations of being in America have blinded not just yourself but other individuals who think they are better then others. It's ok, we have overcome so much and we keep pushing forward it must make you thrilled to know you live in a Country  were very soon you will be a MINORITY. From the bottom of my heart have a good day and godbless!!
@TuRok I also feel for the children of other people that break the law.they are also ONLY us citizens because our laws are flawed. These people BROKE THE LAW. what do you not understand. I would be treated worse if i broke the law in mexico. Any that agree please respond.