Sweep in Miguel Aleman Sends People Fleeing to U.S.

Reported by: Erica Proffer
Last Update: 2:07 pm

ROMA - A sweep by the Mexican military in Miguel Aleman, south of Roma, on Tuesday morning sent people fleeing to the U.S. side.

Officials say the Mexican military has been conducting regular sweeps looking for any suspicious activity. According to a Border Patrol official, the sweep Tuesday uncovered a group of illegal immigrants.

When military officials spoke to the immigrants, the suspects, who were wearing life vests, fled to the U.S. side. Border Patrol agents were able to pick up several men and take them into custody, where they are now being questioned.

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