Alabama is teaming up with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to make the state's interstates safer.

Since October 27, 82 suspected illegal immigrants and illegal truck operators have been detained during inspections. The majority of the arrests occurred during two separate three-day Strike Force operations, along with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) officers.

Gov. Kay Ivey announced that ICE agents are now routinely taking part in commercial vehicle enforcement assignments.

"Alabama is leading the way when it comes to going after illegal bad actors in trucking," said Ivey. "I'm proud of ALEA for taking decisive action and grateful for our strong partnership with ICE. Alabama will not look the other way while illegal immigration and illegal operators threaten the safet

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