News From the Border

Providing the news from a different front but from a war that we must win as well! I recognize the poverty and desperate conditions that many Latinos live in. We, as the USA, have a responsibility to do as much as we can to reach out to aid and assist spiritually with the Gospel and naturally with training, technology and resources. But poverty gives no one the right to break the laws of another sovereign nation.

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Raid nets 62 suspected human smugglers, 528 illegal immigrants

PHOENIX (AP) -- A two-month investigation has resulted in the arrests of 62 suspected human smugglers, 528 illegal immigrants and millions of dollars in cash and real estate, authorities said Wednesday.

Phoenix Police Chief Jack Harris said the multi-agency task force seized 11 weapons, 62 vehicles, six real estate locations valued at $1.7 million, $4.8 million in cash, five kilograms of cocaine and about three pounds of marijuana.

The operation focused on multiple "coyote groups" of varying sizes, including some "mom and pop" organizations that dabble in both illegal drugs and immigrant smuggling, said Glen Gardner, commander of the drug enforcement bureau for Phoenix police, who supervised a portion of the financial investigation.

posted by missionaryman | 7:39 AM

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