George Retes

Veteran Detained: US Citizen Held for 3 Days in Immigration Raid, Family Struggles for Answers

George Retes, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran, was detained by federal immigration agents during a raid on a marijuana farm where he worked. Detained for three days without explanation, he missed his daughter’s third birthday celebration. Retes was injured during the raid and denied medical care. While in custody, he was not allowed to contact his family. After his release, Retes was not charged with any crime.

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Disabled Veteran and US Citizen Detained, Released Without Charges: Outrage and Calls for Accountability

A disabled U.S. Army veteran, George Retes, was released without charges following an immigration raid in Camarillo. The 25-year-old U.S. citizen was detained for over three days after being taken into custody during the raid at a cannabis farm where he worked as a security guard. Family members reported seeing him attempting to leave the scene before agents broke his car window and detained him. The family was unable to locate him or make contact for several days.

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