‘Stash house’ yields 41 illegal immigrants


Published/Last Modified on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 11:57 AM MDT


U.S. Border Patrol agents working with Douglas police said they found a house with 41 illegal immigrants in it.  The bust followed an inquiry by the agencies about a possible “stash house” on Thursday.


As agents and officers arrived, they found 41 people trying to hide by lying on the floor, authorities said.

The apprehensions occurred at about 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, at a home located near 14th Street and D Avenue.

Agents said they were able to determine the people were illegal immigrants from Mexico. All 41 were taken to the Douglas Border Patrol station, authorities said.

The Douglas Police Department and Border Patrol are partners in a program called Operation Stonegarden. The federally funded program enhances cooperation between the U.S. Border Patrol and other federal, tribal, state and local law enforcement agencies.  This year, Operation Stonegarden is providing $9.85 million to 23 agencies in southern Arizona. The funds are intended to assist in performing duties that will enhance their  missions along with the federal Department of Homeland Security’s border security mission.

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    jimmij wrote on Aug 2, 2009 4:46 PM:

    " Who owns the home? John McCain? "

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