Thread: AZ-Sheriff's Office arrests 26 suspected illegal immigrants

Sheriff's Office arrests 26 suspected illegal immigrants in Phoenix
by Jessica Testa - May. 12, 2010 11:56 AM

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The Maricopa County Sheriff's


Office arrested 26 people suspected of being in the country illegally, all within an eight-hour period on Tuesday.

The arrests began with traffic stops in the north Valley at 11:30 a.m., Lieutenant Brian Lee said Wednesday. The last traffic stop was about 7 p.m. the same night.

The initial traffic stops led deputies to a drophouse in west Phoenix, Lee said. The house was located in the same area targeted by Sheriff Joe Arpaio in his crime suppression sweep two weeks ago. Deputies also believe a stolen vehicle found at the residence was used to smuggle illegal immigrants.

Arpaio said any illegal immigrants brought into Arizona by human smugglers will continue to be arrested as co-conspirators.




http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/ ... -abrk.html

Arpaio said any illegal immigrants brought into Arizona by human smugglers will continue to be arrested as co-conspirators.

Absolutely right! They're certainly not victims.