Crime

BP agents arrest migrants during vehicle stop; one previously convicted

Published September 14, 2021 3:28 PM

11 arrested, more revealed about smuggler

LA PAZ COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - 11 migrants were arrested during a vehicle stop, where it was found that one of the smugglers had a previous conviction.

La Paz County Sheriff's Office had assistance from Blythe Border Patrol for the inspection.

One of the smugglers, Efrain Velasco-Palacios, was previously convicted for having a sex with a child of 3 years or younger.

https://twitter.com/USBPChiefYUM/status/1437866356238553093?s=20

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