CATO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- A large law enforcement presence was seen at a factory in the Town of Cato in Cayuga County, on September 4.

The Cayuga County Sheriff's Office said they were assisting Homeland Security with a criminal investigation at the Nutrition Bar Confectioners manufacturing plant.

The Rural & Migrant Ministry, Inc. said that dozens of workers were questioned, and nearly all were arrested during the operation.

They also provided images showing members of the Sheriff's Office and what appear to be federal agents on site.

We've reached out to Homeland Security for more information on the operation.

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