New way to tackle drug and human smugglers

AZ Hiding spots on I-8
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Posted: 7:31 PM
Last Updated: 14 hours and 32 minutes ago

* By: Steve Kuzj By: Steve Kuzj

CASA GRANDE, AZ - There is a new push to keep our borders safe from drug smugglers and border crossers.

Arizona is cutting back the thick brush undocumented immigrants use to hide from border security along roads in the southern parts of the state. Officials believe smugglers and undocumented immigrants will stop coming if they cannot hide as easily.

A short walk along the roads near Casa Grande and you have to be careful not to trip over all of the things left behind by border crossers and smugglers.

"This is what was underneath the tree right here,â€