Human-smuggling unit searches near Fountain Hills for people fleeing van

by Angela Piazza - Aug. 30, 2011 08:14 PM
The Arizona Republic-12 News Breaking News Team

Numerous people ran from a van after detectives with the human-smuggling unit attempted to stop it Tuesday evening, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

Detectives tried to stop the vehicle on Arizona 87 north of Fountain Hills for a traffic violation, authorities said.

Twelve people were detained and are being interviewed, according to the Sheriff's Office. Deputies deployed K-9 units and a helicopter to search for individuals who fled.

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