ARIZONA - 26 Illegal immigrants identified as sex offenders
26 Illegal immigrants identified as sex offenders
Posted: Apr 04, 2012 10:50 PM CDT Updated: Apr 04, 2012 10:50 PM CDT
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By Jacqueline Kent/ Tucson News Now Intern
Tucson Sector Border Patrol is taking measures to prevent sexual perpetrators from crossing the border to the United States.
According to a press release, many illegal immigrants who are apprehended while attempting to cross the Arizona border are identified as sex offenders or other dangerous criminals.
The Border Patrol uses the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System to identify immigrants with possible criminal records.
In the month of March, the Tucson Sector Border Patrol arrested 26 illegal immigrants, all of whom were identified as sex offenders. Record checks showed a range of charges, including Child Fondling, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Battery, Lewd and Lascivious Acts against a Child and Rape.
The Tucson Sector Border Patrol encourages community assistance. You can anonymously report suspicious activity to the Border Patrol by calling 1-877-872-7435, toll free.
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