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Portland police aid Homeland Security Investigation unit on Washington Avenue

The Portland Police Department confirmed with NEWS CENTER Maine that they assisted HSI with an operation.

PORTLAND, Maine — Law enforcement officials conducted what they called an "operation" at a residence on Washington Avenue in Portland shortly before noon Tuesday. 

A spokesperson with the Portland Police Department confirmed with NEWS CENTER Maine that the department aided Homeland Security Investigation with the operation and deferred all other questions about the incident to Homeland Security. 

A spokesperson with HSI told NEWS CENTER Maine on Wednesday that HSI executed a federal search warrant at the home, but due to the ongoing investigation were not able to provide further comment. 

HSI is an investigative division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that is "responsible for investigating transnational crime and threats, specifically those criminal organizations that exploit the global infrastructure through which international trade, travel, and finance move," according to its website.  

This story is developing and will be updated as new information becomes available. 

Credit: NEWS CENTER Maine

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