Hobart, IN – The Hobart Police Department responded to social media rumors on Wednesday regarding buses dropping off illegal immigrants in the city. Police confirmed that they have no reports or evidence of such activity.
According to the Hobart Police Department, officers received several inquiries from concerned residents and noticed ‘viral posts’ circulating on various social media platforms. However, they confirmed that no incidents of illegal immigrants being bussed into Hobart have been reported.
Police added that, while officers have interacted with individuals from Central America in the past months, these interactions were related to panhandling and not busing. The department emphasized that Hobart is not a sanctuary city and that officials would collaborate with federal partners if such an event occurred.
The department aims to keep residents informed and encouraged anyone with credible information to come forward. The statement comes amid growing concerns in several cities over immigration issues and claims of busing immigrants across state lines.
