5 arrested at suspected drophouse in Phoenix
by Beth Duckett - Jan. 10, 2009 11:28 AM
The Arizona Republic
Authorities have arrested five people in connection with human smuggling at a suspected west Phoenix drophouse.

Phoenix police found the suspects along with seven Mexican nationals at a home near 83rd Avenue and Osborn Road. According to officials, a man had called 911 on Thursday saying he and six others were being held captive.

An investigation showed the victims were recently smuggled into the U.S. and were likely being extorted and transported to different locations throughout the country, officials said.

The arrested people, also Mexican nationals, face charges of human smuggling, extortion and kidnapping.

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