BP arrests large group of illegal aliens


Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 3:09 PM MDT


Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended a group of 62 illegal aliens near Naco, Arizona over the weekend.   


 While patrolling Saturday afternoon west of the Naco Port of Entry, Naco Station Border Patrol agents discovered footprints suggesting that a large group of people had illegally entered into the United States.  With the help of a Border Patrol Service K9, the agents followed the footprints and discovered 62 illegal aliens.  The illegal aliens were taken into custody and processed for removal from the United States.

Fifty-five subjects were processed under the Mexican Interior Repatriation Program (MIRP), which has been implemented as an impediment to the smuggling cycle.  

Since October 1, 2007, the Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents have arrested more than 281,000 illegal aliens-a 16% decrease from the same time period a year ago.  

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Comments

    rhonda cole wrote on Aug 26, 2008 1:34 PM:

    " It's nice to know that arrests of the illegals are taking
    place. But! Whats being done with them once its done
    is the issue. These arrests cost the tax payers. Once
    these arrests are in the hands of our law inforcement
    it needs to be completed onehundred percent completed.
    To say these folks are arrested is mere words. To have them
    deported and not to return until they have proper legal
    documents is complete. The ones that stay pay taxes
    like the rest of us or they dont stay. Rhond Cole "

    WAY TO GO wrote on Aug 22, 2008 3:41 PM:

    " Are agents are the best!!! Thank you for all you do everyday!!! Arizona loves each and everyone of you! I truely hope that Mr. Corbett is set free soon too! He was only doing his job!

    Have a great summer! "

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