PHOENIX — Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are investigating Zipps Sports Grill restaurants.
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On Monday, ABC15 crews spotted agents at multiple restaurant locations.
According to a statement from HSI, it's part of a months-long criminal investigation with other federal partners.
Agents are in the process of serving federal search warrants at 15 locations across the Valley. HSI did not provide the exact locations; however, ABC15 was able to confirm agents at most of the Zipps in the Valley.
HSI says search warrants were authorized based on information presented to a federal judge and are being executed as part of a criminal investigation into felony violations of federal law.
Deputies with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office were seen at a location in Tempe. MCSO says deputies were there to "assist ICE by keeping the peace 'only' during one of their operations."
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Dozens of protestors could be seen at the location on Central Avenue and Osborn Road.
A list of locations where federal agents can be seen is below:
-Central and Osborn Road
-Miller and Scottsdale Road
-32nd Street and Shea Boulevard
-University and Mill Avenue
-32nd Street and Indian School
-64th Street and Greenway
-Camelback and Miller Road
-16th Street and Bethany Home Road
-Warner Road and McClintock Drive
No other details have been provided.
Stick with ABC15 as we work to get more information on this developing story.
