http://www.wbtv.com/news/topstories/4752141.html

Illegals Deported Under New Program

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Department has reached a milestone in its efforts to deport illegal immigrants who break the law.

The sheriff's department has identified over 1,000 illegal immigrants since May 1, 2006 and more than 100 illegal immigrants have been deported.

The sheriff's office is getting help from a new program which trains deputies how to identify illegal immigrants once they have been arrested for other crimes.

The program is the only one of its kind in the state. North Carolina is one of only four states who have instituted similar programs.

For more information, visit http://www.ice.gov/pi/news/newsreleases ... rlotte.htm.

Story Created: Nov 27, 2006 at 12:35 PM EST

Story Updated: Nov 27, 2006 at 9:28 PM EST