A unit from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency deployed to Italy for the Winter Olympics will not conduct patrols, according to the US ambassador to Italy. The officers will have a strictly advisory function during the event.
The ambassador clarified that the ICE personnel’s presence is intended to support local authorities rather than engage in active enforcement activities.
**Why this matters**
This arrangement highlights the cooperation between the US and Italy in ensuring security at international events while respecting the host country’s jurisdiction. It also addresses concerns about foreign law enforcement operating on Italian soil.