Updated: Tuesday, 01 Feb 2011, 8:27 PM MST

Published : Tuesday, 01 Feb 2011, 8:27 PM MST

DOUGLAS, Ariz. - Customs and Border Protection officers have apprehended a dangerous gang member from Mexico who was attempting to flee the U.S.

On Jan. 19, a 25-year-old Mexican national was at a border checkpoint walking south towards Mexico. Officers thought he was acting suspiciously and stopped him for an interview.

Officers learned that the man was an illegal immigrant with an extensive criminal history and affiliations with the dangerous Latin Kings gang.

He had previously been deported from the U.S. and had multiple arrests for transporting and selling drugs.

The man was taken into custody, awaiting an appearance by a federal magistrate on charges of re-entering the country after deportation.

The suspect's name is not available.

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