More than 30 people were taken into custody on Tuesday after Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents executed federal search warrants at Scholar Craft manufacturing plants in Birmingham and Irondale.According to HSI Birmingham, the warrants were served as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged identity fraud and unlawful employment practices at the school furniture manufacturer's facilities.HSI is the investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that focuses on criminal organizations.Officials said the operation focused on allegations involving the fraudulent use of identities and employment-related documents.>> YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Community coverage from WVTM 13As a result of the enforcement action, HSI said more than 30 people the agency identified as being in the country illegally were encountered and taken into custody pending further immigration proceedings.HSI said the agency is working alongside federal, state and local law enforcement partners to investigate alleged violations of employment and immigration laws.The investigation remains active, and officials said no additional details are being released at this time.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —More than 30 people were taken into custody on Tuesday after Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents executed federal search warrants at Scholar Craft manufacturing plants in Birmingham and Irondale.According to HSI Birmingham, the warrants were served as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged identity fraud and unlawful employment practices at the school furniture manufacturer's facilities. HSI is the investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that focuses on criminal organizations.Officials said the operation focused on allegations involving the fraudulent use of identities and employment-related documents.>> YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Community coverage from WVTM 13As a result of the enforcement action, HSI said more than 30 people the agency identified as being in the country illegally were encountered and taken into custody pending further immigration proceedings. HSI said the agency is working alongside federal, state and local law enforcement partners to investigate alleged violations of employment and immigration laws. The investigation remains active, and officials said no additional details are being released at this time.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.