Deputies round up 25 suspected illegal immigrants
Nov. 24, 2008 03:24 PM
Associated Press

WICKENBURG - Authorities say they've rounded up 25 suspected illegal immigrants during two separate traffic stops Monday northwest of Phoenix near the town of Wickenburg.

Maricopa County Deputy Lindsey Smith says one of the immigrants escaped into the desert, and a helicopter search crew was looking for him.

In all, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has rounded up 56 suspected illegal immigrants at various traffic stops during the past week.


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