Kingsport police nab 11 illegal immigrants in a van on I-81
Published 11/14/2007 By Timesnews.net Staff

On Tuesday, Kingsport police arrested 11 illegal immigrants during a traffic stop for speeding, according to a KPD press release.

The release said Kingsport police stopped an Astro van with Arizona tags near mile marker 57 on Interstate 81 and found 11 illegal immigrants. No identities were provided in the release.

Police believe the group crossed the border in Arizona sometime within the past week and were traveling to New York City, N.Y.

Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Greer and Trooper Wolfenbarger assisted Kingsport police in the arrests. Those arrested were transported to the Kingsport Justice Center.

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officials responded to the Justice Center and took custody of all the suspects for immigration violations.

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