Lake Havasu Teen Accused of Human Smuggling

March 27th, 2007 @ 9:50am by Associated Press

KINGMAN, Ariz. - A 19-year-old Lake Havasu City resident is accused of smuggling illegal immigrants.

The Mohave County Sheriff's Office said Antonio Malagon was arrested yesterday afternoon after a traffic stop on Highway 95 and Boundary Cone Road.

Malagon was the driver of the vehicle, which was occupied by eight people, according to the sheriff's office. Five of the occupants were illegal immigrants and were turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

According to the sheriff's office the five worked for a stucco contractor in Lake Havasu.

Malagon was booked for investigation of smuggling of human beings for commercial purpose.

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