Kingsport police deliver 10 illegal aliens to immigration officials

Published 09/05/2007 By Timesnews.net Staff

Kingsport police corporal Tim Horne handed 10 illegal aliens over to Department of Homeland Security Immigration Customs Enforcement officials after stopping a green Ford Expedition with Georgia tags for speeding on I-81 at the 57 mile marker around 8 a.m. Wednesday.

The driver and nine passengers were believed to be illegal aliens from San Bartolome, Mexico, according to a press release.

Kingsport police say the group, which included two juveniles traveling without parental supervision, was traveling from Charlottesville, Va., to Atlanta, Ga., and gave conflicting reasons for traveling in the United States.

Documents found in the vehicle also led authorities to believe that at least one occupant might be involved in an illegal alien smuggling/trafficking ring that delivers illegal aliens to certain locations within the United States.

I.C.E. officials from Knoxville responded to take Miguel Sanchez, 50; Benito Amara, 33; Guillermo Flores, 18; Placido Perez, 21; Erika Perez, 21; Carina Flores, 20; Apolinar Martinez, 28; and Maribello Hernandez, 25; and two juveniles into custody and an investigation is ongoing, according to a press release.

KPD reports that Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Barry Meyers assisted in the investigation.

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