ICE alleges detainees damaged Camp East Montana

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said on Monday, detainees at Camp East Montana damaged the detention facility.

ICE said it happened around 1 p.m.

The agency said 130 detainees threw items, flipped furniture and disabled security cameras.

An ICE spokesperson sent the following statement:

"Is there any reasonable expectation that illegal aliens who resort to violence while awaiting their immigration proceedings in custody have any intention of becoming peaceful, law-abiding members of American society?

On September 7 around 1 PM, approximately 130 illegal alien detainees at Camp East Montana began throwing items, flipping furniture, and disabling security cameras. The detainees involved caused significant damage to the detention facility and property.

There are no reported injuries at this time, and all detainees have been accounted for."