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Brookhaven Police dispel social media rumors of 'ICE roadblock'
['Fox Atlanta Digital Team']
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Officials state no immigration enforcement or vehicle checks were conducted, and the lane closures were solely for safety and accident cleanup.
Police are encouraging residents to use official city channels to verify information before sharing reports seen on social media.
The Brookhaven Police Department is moving quickly to shut down misinformation after a photo circulating on social media sparked concern regarding immigration enforcement in DeKalb County.
Social media rumors vs. realityOn Wednesday, Brookhaven residents began sharing an image on social platforms like X and Facebook that appeared to show several police cruisers blocking lanes on Clairmont Road.
This latest effort to dispel rumors follows past instances where local officials worked to ease doubts within immigrant communities after similar social media scares.