CBP find large groups of Central Americans near Ajo

Agents assigned to the Ajo Border Patrol Station encountered several large groups of Central Americans, totaling more than 240 people in the last 48 hours, according to US Customs and Border Protection.

CBP said agents found 80 men, women and children on Sunday evening after the group illegally entered the country west of the Lukeville Port of Entry.

The group consisted mainly of Guatemalan nationals.

CBP said Ajo agents found two other large groups, one consisting of 113 and another with 49 family unit members from Central America.

CBP said everyone was in good health and were transported to the Ajo Border Patrol Station for processing.