Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested 13 people at a Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles office near Kittanning following a tip from the public, according to federal officials.

The arrests occurred at a DMV location that had been experiencing heavy traffic from commercial driver's license applicants. ICE officials stated the operation was initiated based on information received from community members.

The incident comes amid broader immigration enforcement activities across the country. According to an analysis of ICE data conducted by UC Berkeley researchers, arrests of individuals without criminal convictions have increased significantly under current immigration policies.

The Berkeley analysis found that immigration-related street arrests have risen substantially, contributing to the overall increase in enforcement actions. The research examined ICE arrest data to track changes in enforcement patterns.

ICE agents have also been deployed to assist with operations at airports and other transportation hubs as part of expanded enforcement efforts. The agency has maintained that its operations target individuals who have violated immigration laws.