New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that led to thousands of arrests, mass protests and two fatal shootings is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday (February 12).

"As a result of our efforts here Minnesota is now less of a sanctuary state for criminals," Homan said at a news conference in Minneapolis.

Homan added, "I have proposed and President Trump has concurred that this surge operation conclude," noting that "a significant drawdown has already been underway this week and will continue through the next week."

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched Operation Metro Surge on December 1, targeting the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.

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