New Orleans authorities have released body-camera footage showing the arrest of a man identified by officials as an undocumented immigrant during an ongoing enforcement effort referred to as Operation Catahoula Crunch.
In the video, officers can be heard informing the individual, “You’re under arrest. You’re illegally present in the United States.” Officials say the arrest occurred earlier today as part of a broader operation targeting immigration violations and related criminal activity in the region.
Law enforcement agencies involved have described Operation Catahoula Crunch as an active, multi-agency initiative focused on locating individuals believed to be in the country unlawfully. No additional details about the suspect’s identity, charges, or the scope of the operation have yet been released.
Authorities say more information will be provided as cases progress through the legal process.
