50 Illegal Immigrants, 10 Smugglers Arrested in Arizona
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PHOENIX
Detectives from the Illegal Immigration Prevention and Apprehension Co-op Team made the first arrests Tuesday after a three-month investigation into a human smuggling organization by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
PHOENIX — Arizona authorities say they arrested 10 human smugglers and rescued 50 illegal immigrants held in drop houses in Phoenix in two separate incidents this week.
Detectives from the Illegal Immigration Prevention and Apprehension Co-op Team made the first arrests Tuesday after a three-month investigation into a human smuggling organization by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Authorities say three suspected coyotes were taken into custody from a drop house, and 12 Mexican immigrants being held against their will were rescued.
On Wednesday, 45 people were found in a Phoenix home. The Department of Public Safety says seven were identified as suspected human smugglers and the remaining 38 were illegal immigrants from Mexico.
All 50 suspected illegal immigrants were turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
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Beaufort Co. investigation leads to arrest of 15 illegal aliens
BEAUFORT, SC (WMBF) - A joint ongoing criminal investigation at two restaurants in Beaufort County has led to the arrest of 15 individuals who authorities allege entered the country illegally.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, in addition to the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office, executed search warrants at two Jade Garden Chinese restaurants and several residences on Wednesday. The search warrants were made in connection to allegations relating to the harboring, transportation and hiring of illegal aliens.
During the searches, 15 workers were arrested for being in the country illegally, including the owner of the restaurant who was an ICE immigration fugitive.
Officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office say the 15 arrested are from various countries, including China, Mexico and Guatemala.
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