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Police confirmed multiple arrests Saturday after anti-ICE agitators were caught on video throwing trash cans and debris at officers near a government building in New York City.
The incident came amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigrants in Chinatown, which has spurred protests in the area for more than a month.
Officers responded to Centre and Howard streets, near the U.S. General Service Administration building in Lower Manhattan, just before noon on a report of disorderly protesters, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) told Fox News Digital.
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When police arrived, they saw people blocking the street and exits at different locations, the NYPD said.
Video footage showed rioters pushing large potted plants in front of ICE vehicles, throwing trash at officers and screaming obscenities.
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They were also spotted hurling trash cans and recycling bins, and pushing barricades against officers.
Police said the protesters were told multiple times to disperse, but did not comply.
Multiple people were taken into custody, according to the NYPD.
The total number of arrests has not yet been released.
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