The development outside of Houston has long drawn the ire of Texas Republicans who claim it’s a haven for undocumented people.

Conservative state officials have previously accused the residential community north of Houston of being a safe haven for people in the country without legal status. It was not immediately clear Tuesday whether the reported number of arrests were made this week or as part of ongoing enforcement initiatives.

Federal authorities confirmed one arrest as part of a Colony Ridge operation targeting "criminals and illegal immigrants," less than 24 hours after Gov. Greg Abbott said state troopers and federal agents were descending on the neighborhood northeast of Houston.