Sept. 5 (UPI) -- The U.S. government said it arrested hundreds of undocumented workers at a Hyundai battery plant in eastern Georgia.
The Atlanta office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives posted to X Thursday evening that it, working in conjunction with other federal agencies and the Georgia State Police took part "in a major immigration enforcement operation at the Hyundai mega site battery plant in Bryan County, Ga., leading to the apprehension of [about 450] unlawful aliens, emphasizing our commitment to community safety."
Steven Schrank, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations Atlanta, confirmed the joint action in a press conference Thursday and announced that more details would be released Friday.
The plant is operated by the HL-GA Battery Company, a partnership between the South Korea-based Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution companies. Spokesperson Mary Beth Kennedy released a statement that explained the company was "cooperating fully with the appropriate authorities regarding activity at our construction site."
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