7 alleged gang members held, may be deported

Published September 21, 2006


AURORA -- Seven men were arrested in Aurora Tuesday night, accused of being gang members and illegal immigrants from Mexico. All will face deportation, authorities said.

Two of the men also may be charged in a U.S. court for allegedly re-entering the country after being deported in the past.



One had a shotgun, shotgun shells and a police scanner when he was arrested in his Aurora home, authorities said.

One other alleged gang member and illegal immigrant allegedly had about 2.5 grams of marijuana in his possession, said Gail Montenegro, a spokeswoman for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

Four men are alleged to be Mexican nationals and will face deportation proceedings, authorities said.



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