MCSO arrests 15 illegal immigrants in Phoenix area

Posted: 3:51 PM
By: Associated Press

PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says it has arrested 15 illegal immigrants along with a man accused of being a human smuggler.

Officials say the immigrants crossed the Mexico border at Sonoita and were coming to Phoenix when they were stopped by the sheriff's detectives.

Nine illegal immigrants including three juveniles were found Saturday night at a vacant residence in Gila Bend.

On Friday, detectives discovered a vehicle near Gila Bend that was carrying six illegal immigrants and a 19-year-old man who's suspected of being a human smuggler.

While searching the vehicle, authorities say an AK47 rifle was located under the back seat.

MCSO arrests 15 illegal immigrants in Phoenix area