CHARLOTTE, N.C. — U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents arrested 81 people during their first day of immigration enforcement operations in Charlotte, according to the commander overseeing the effort .
The operation, also known as "Charlotte's Web," began Saturday morning, with the first reported sighting on South Boulevard, near Baleada Bar and Grill .
Commander Gregory K. Bovino described those arrested as having "significant criminal and immigration history."
"81, many of whom had significant criminal and immigration history, are off the streets," Bovino said, adding that more details about those apprehended would be released on social media.
As of Sunday morning, agents resumed making arrests. Bovino posted about four arrests on his X feed, stating each person has a criminal history

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