ICE Agents Detained Carbone Miami Employee
Volkan Guzey was taken into custody by immigration authorities at Miami International Airport on September 4.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Immigration
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Volkan Guzey, an employee of Carbone Miami, at Miami International Airport on September 4. Following the initial detention, federal authorities transferred Guzey through Texas to a facility in Colorado.
Why it matters
The detention of a long-term hospitality worker has disrupted the life of a local employee who had served as a captain at the Miami restaurant since 2021. Guzey remains in federal custody as his case progresses.
Volkan Guzey, who is originally from Turkey, has been in custody at the Denver Contract Detention Facility since at least October 8. He began his tenure at Carbone Miami in January 2021 following prior experience at The Grill starting in 2017.
The players
Volkan Guzey
He is an employee of Carbone Miami who had served as a captain at the restaurant since January 2021.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
This federal agency is responsible for the detention and transportation of individuals within the United States immigration system.
Eliana Cabrera
She is the wife of Volkan Guzey whom he married in June 2026.
The details
Authorities moved Guzey from Florida through a transit point in Texas before placing him in the Denver Contract Detention Facility. He married Eliana Cabrera in June 2026 prior to his detention at the airport.
Timeline
Volkan Guzey began working at The Grill in 2017.
Guzey started his position at Carbone Miami in January 2021.
Guzey married Eliana Cabrera in June 2026.
ICE agents detained Guzey at the airport on September 4, 2026.
Guzey was in custody at the Denver facility as of October 8, 2026.
Political Context
Opponents of current federal enforcement strategies often argue that broad detention policies fail to distinguish between public safety threats and stable, employed community members. Advocacy groups frequently push for more localized oversight to prevent the displacement of individuals from their work and families in cities like Miami.
This detention highlights the potential for federal immigration enforcement to impact local businesses and the lives of employees across Miami. Residents should be aware that such administrative actions can occur abruptly at transportation hubs and may lead to transfers to detention facilities outside of the state.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of understanding the risks associated with federal immigration enforcement for foreign-born workers. Families navigating these situations may face significant logistical and legal hurdles during the detention and transfer process.
Further reading
For more information on regional developments, visit the Miami Immigration section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami New Times.
