Federal agents arrested 57 individuals during an immigration raid at the Nutrition Bar Confectioners plant in Cato, New York, in September 2025. Body camera footage released subsequently offers a detailed view of the operation, which began shortly after 9 a.m. when agents arrived at the snack-food factory.
According to the footage, managers eventually opened the facility's doors after law enforcement officers discussed the possibility of forcing entry. Over several hours, agents from multiple agencies conducted searches, apprehended individuals, and discussed operational details, including the seizure of records and the process for releasing employees confirmed to be U.S. citizens.
The raid highlighted the logistical and procedural challenges involved in large-scale immigration enforcement actions within industrial settings.