DPS: Officers bust 3 Douglas drop houses with 65 immigrants
Reported by: Tara Twietmeyer
Email: ttwietmeyer@abc15.com
Last Update: 9/09 6:34 pm

65 undocumented immigrants were found in three separate drop houses (Arizona Department of Public Safety) DOUGLAS, AZ -- Authorities say 65 undocumented immigrants were found inside three separate human smuggling drop houses in Southern Arizona last week.

According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM) agents found two of the houses after a tip from a concerned citizen. The other was found after a routine traffic stop.

Officers say one of the houses had no electricity or running water. Infants were reportedly found among those taken from the homes.

Authorities say six suspects were taken into custody and turned over to the Border Patrol.

There was no word on charges they are facing.

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