Illegal immigrants from China continue to be found near border


Sat, 10/17/2009 - 01:00





Border Patrol agents stayed busy Thursday and Friday in the Tucson Sector. Here’s a look at some of the major operations:

Agents assigned to the Douglas Station assisted the Douglas Police Department and the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office in interdicting two vehicles Thursday afternoon, traveling different routes, and transporting a total of 35 illegal aliens from Mexico. The illegal immigrants were held for processing.

Border Patrol agents assigned to the Nogales station arrested two Chinese nationals Thursday in Nogales. Both were held for processing.

Agents assigned to the Tucson station apprehended six illegal aliens from China on Friday morning east of the Sasabe Port of Entry.

Border Patrol agents assigned to the Willcox station rescued a lone motorist Thursday on Highway 82. The subject suffered severe injuries due to a motorcycle accident. Emergency medical services were requested and the motorist was taken to a local hospital.

Border Patrol agents from the Nogales station observed a vehicle Thursday night being driven erratically north of the Mariposa port of entry. Agents stopped the vehicle, later identified as stolen, and discovered one of the passengers, a 13-year-old female, had been reported missing by her mother.


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