9 Illegal Immigrants, 3 Smugglers Apprehended

Updated: Thursday, 05 May 2011, 9:27 PM MDT
Published : Thursday, 05 May 2011, 9:27 PM MDT

PHOENIX - DPS busts two drop houses in two days here in the valley. The latest one happened Thursday in west Phoenix, at 58th Ave and Earll.

Nine illegal immigrants were lined up outside the home.

It all started when a DPS Officer stopped a car, and noticed something wasn't right. That eventually led them to this drop house.

"He became suspicious based on their behavior, some certain indicators, and that led him to contact our impact squad and they picked up surveillance from the traffic stop," says DPS Capt. Steve Harrison.

DPS says 3 smugglers were holding the illegal immigrants for ransom. They were taken into custody.

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