At least 10 people detained at Columbus County checkpoint, NC advocacy group says

By: Trevon Spencer

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: September 25, 2026

Words: 429

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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At least 10 people were arrested or detained Thursday evening during a license checkpoint operation in Tabor City, according to Siembra NC, an immigrant rights advocacy group.

The checkpoint took place near N.C. Highway 904 and Pireway Road between about 5:30 and 7 p.m., Siembra NC said.

Video obtained by the group shows a man wearing a badge standing near two men sitting in the grass next to a road. …

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