Immigration agents arrested roughly 40 immigrants on the Vineyard and Nantucket, sending a wave of fear through the immigrant community that powers the island.

ICE officials said some of the people had criminal histories, but did not provide detailed information about the individuals who were handcuffed and shipped off the islands. The post ICE detains dozens of immigrants on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket appeared first on Boston.

An immigration raid on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket on Tuesday resulted in 40 arrests, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE said that the people arrested on the Massachusetts islands included a gang member and a sex offender.