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Yuma Sector Agents Apprehend 8 Illegal Aliens on I-10

Release Date
Fri, 09/14/2018

YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents working near Wikieup, Arizona, arrested eight people Wednesday night during an immigration stop.

The incident occurred at approximately 10 p.m. when Blythe Station agents working traffic observation on Highway 93 conducted an immigration stop on a 2007 Dodge van with eight occupants. As a result, agents learned all of vehicle’s occupants had entered the U.S. illegally. Agents charged the subjects for immigration violations and seized the vehicle.  

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021