LUKEVILLE, Ariz. (KGUN) — Agents are finding migrants increasingly on a weekly basis. Recently, they encountered three large groups near Lukeville, according to U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector Chief John R. Modlin.
A total of 160 migrants made up the three groups when they were found between Sunday and Monday, says Chief Modlin.
There so many migrants, several Ajo Station agents were called in to take them into custody.
"Tucson Sector agents, especially those assigned to the Ajo Station, continue to encounter large groups on the border," writes Chief Modlin.
In just three groups, 160 migrants were taken into custody near Lukeville, AZ, between January 1 and January 2. Several agents responded to assist.
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) January 4, 2023
Tucson Sector agents, especially those assigned to the Ajo Station, continue to encounter large groups on the border. pic.twitter.com/etm9oukapa
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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.
