TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Agents found 50 migrants during one encounter near the Port of Lukeville, Ariz., according to U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector Chief John R. Modlin.
Last Wednesday evening, agents from Ajo Station found the large group of migrants, who were from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Peru.
The group was taken in for processing.
Ajo Station agents continue to encounter large groups near the Port of Lukeville.
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) December 6, 2022
Fifty migrants were encountered Wednesday evening, consisting of Cubans, Dominicans, Nicaraguans, and Peruvians. They were taken into custody and transported for processing. pic.twitter.com/EKtqtMw7Ox
During another recent encounter, Tuscon Station agents found a group of migrants near Amado, Ariz.
Agents confirm this group wore camouflage, but were tracked with the help of a K9 team.
These seven migrants from Mexico were also taken into custody.
#PhotoFromTheField
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) December 6, 2022
Remote surveillance system operators from Tucson Station observed a group of camouflaged subjects near Amado, AZ. A #K9 team was deployed to the area and successfully apprehended seven Mexican citizens with help from CBP Air and Marine Operations. Great work! pic.twitter.com/ydrImOTArO
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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.
