TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A large group of migrants were found near Naco, Ariz., according to U.S. Border Patrol's Tucson Sector Chief John Modlin.
Chief Modlin says 29 Mexican citizens were trying not to get caught but were then taken into custody.
Border Patrol agents had help from Customs and Border Protection and the Horse Patrol.
Brian A. Terry Station agents responded to a large group of suspected migrants evading detection near Naco, AZ, last week. With assistance from @CBPAMO and the #HorsePatrol Unit, 29 Mexican citizens were taken into custody. Outstanding #teamwork. pic.twitter.com/yXmLeG8R5E
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) September 26, 2022
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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.
