Authorities in the United States have called a halt to a significant federal immigration operation centred in North Carolina's largest city, which reportedly led to the detention of hundreds of individuals.
Operation Officially Wound Down
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, which covers the city of Charlotte, made the announcement on Thursday, 20 November 2025. In an official news release, they stated that Sheriff Garry McFadden had received confirmation from federal officials that the initiative, run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and known as "Charlotte's Web," was formally over.
The release explicitly confirmed that no border agent activities would be taking place on that Thursday, marking a definitive end to the crackdown.
Federal Response and Impact
While the sheriff's office was swift to announce the conclusion of the operation, the federal agency at the heart of the action has yet to publicly comment. A spokesperson for U.S. Customs and Border Protection did not immediately respond to a request for confirmation regarding the sheriff's statement.
The operation was notable for its scale, with authorities previously stating that "Charlotte's Web" had resulted in hundreds of arrests during its active period. The termination of the operation signals a significant shift in federal immigration enforcement activities within the Charlotte metropolitan area.
