TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A group of 321 migrants were found near Lukeville in early December, and in another encounter near Picacho agents found two armed smugglers, according to U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector Chief John R. Modlin.
Over the weekend of Dec. 3, Ajo station agents saw 321 migrants from five different groups.
Chief Modlin says the migrants arrived from at least 17 different countries.
Large groups of migrants from at least 17 different countries spanning three continents were encountered by Ajo Station agents over this past weekend. In just five groups, 321 were taken into custody near Lukeville, AZ. pic.twitter.com/9nxcRIvhCM
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) December 9, 2022
On Dec. 1, agents foiled a smuggling attempt on I-10 near Picacho.
Seven migrants and two smugglers were arrested, but agents discovered the smugglers were armed.
12/1: Tucson Sector agents encountered two armed smugglers while on patrol.
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) December 9, 2022
Casa Grande Station agents foiled a smuggling attempt on I-10 near Picacho, AZ; Tucson Station agents did the same on SR-286 near Sasabe, AZ. Two U.S. citizens and seven migrants were arrested. #GoodWork pic.twitter.com/qJjR2KcENk
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Marcos Icahuate joined the KGUN team in September 2022. He previously worked on digital content in Southern California's Imperial County where he was raised.
