More than 50 arrested in Upstate immigration sting

Six people were indicted on criminal charges, while 48 workers at the Abbeville plant were detained by federal immigration agents.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 976

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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COLUMBIA — A raid focused on people who forge paperwork and hire workers living in the country illegally led to dozens of arrests at an Abbeville metal castings maker, law enforcement officials announced Thursday.

Two managers were among the 50 arrested Wednesday, showing how South Carolina officials hope to keep people from entering the country without legal permission. Three others accused of forging documents were arrested months ago, said state Attorney General Alan Wilson.

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