Tucson Sector Border Patrol officials report the capture of a large migrant group who crossed the border near Lukeville, Arizona, on Monday. The group of 235 migrants were made up of citizens from 14 different nations and included children.
Tucson Sector Chief Patrol Agent John R. Modlin tweeted a photo of a large migrant group arrested by Ajo Station agents.
Though large groups of migrants are less common in Tucson Sector, Ajo Station agents responded to 911 calls Monday evening near Lukeville, AZ, and located 235 migrants from 14 different countries.
Several agents responded and took custody of the group without incident. pic.twitter.com/5xuQj8jRLL
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) March 10, 2023
Agents discovered the group while responding to 911 calls reporting the crossings near Lukeville on Monday, Modlin stated. The responding agents took 235 migrants into custody including single adults, family units, and children, the photo shows.
Modlin said the large group crossing required the feedback of several agents to handle the large migrant group. Border Patrol defines a “large group” as 100 or more migrants in a single event.
3-Day Report…
– 3,410 Apprehensions
– 228 lbs. of Marijuana
– 10.3 lbs. of Methamphetamine
– 3.9 lbs. of Heroin
– 3.3 lbs. of Fentanyl
– $15,000 Seized
– 3 Firearms
– 23 Criminal MigrantsKeep up the great work! pic.twitter.com/T2FipAQpWo
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) March 10, 2023
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— Kari Lake (@KariLake) March 10, 2023