Three dozen illegal immigrants taken into custody
March 16, 2009

- A pair of suspected drop houses were busted in the valley on Monday.

Phoenix police were alerted to a home near 35th Avenue and Thomas where as many as 25 illegal immigrants were found inside. Immigration and Customs Agents are not saying whether any coyotes or human smugglers were among those found inside.

Later in the afternoon on Monday, Phoenix Police were alerted to a home near 16th Street and Baseline following a traffic stop nearby.

When Police attempted to stop the vehicle, the occupants bailed and fled to the home, where at least 15 people were being held against their will.

The investigation into both homes continues.

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