Police Activity - 2800 Block of 15th Street

This morning, the Winthrop Harbor Police Department assisted the U.S. Secret Service and the Lake County Tactical Response Team in serving a search and arrest warrant in the 2800 block of 15th Street.

This operation was part of an ongoing U.S. Secret Service protective intelligence investigation and is not related to any immigration enforcement actions.

While there is currently a large law enforcement presence in the area, there is no danger to the public.

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