Oswego, NY — The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday that deputies assisted federal agents during a search warrant executed this week at a Cato business as part of a long-term criminal investigation.
According to a release from the sheriff’s office, federal law enforcement conducted the search Thursday at Nutrition Bar Confections, located on State Route 34 in Cato. Deputies were on-site to provide support to federal authorities during the operation.
The department also addressed growing public concerns over several traffic stops carried out in the past year. Some residents had raised questions about whether the stops were racially motivated or connected to immigration enforcement. The sheriff’s office stated the stops were part of its assistance to federal authorities in identifying individuals allegedly involved in criminal activity. In some cases, individuals were turned over to federal custody for further investigation, and some were reportedly undocumented immigrants.
Officials said they withheld details about these stops until now to avoid jeopardizing the multi-jurisdictional investigation. “The Oswego County Sheriff’s Office is committed to protecting the integrity of all investigations while serving the public with transparency and accountability,” the statement read.
The agency also clarified reports of related law enforcement activity at another business, Teti Bakery in Volney. Following inquiries from residents and media outlets, the sheriff’s office said it worked with federal and local partners to review the claims, which they concluded to be unfounded.
Questions related to the investigation are being directed to Homeland Security Investigations, which is leading the case.
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