More than 1,600 migrants were arrested near the Yuma border crossing
YUMA, Ariz. (AP) – – Border guards say their agents arrested more than 1,600 migrants over the weekend who were dropped off by buses in Mexico before entering the US near Yuma.
Special operations supervisor Vincent Dulesky said the migrants were in groups of 30 or more who came illegally between late Friday and early Monday and crossed where there were open gaps or vehicle barriers.
It was not immediately known how many were traveling with families or as unaccompanied children. The authorities have not indicated which countries they come from.
The Border Patrol arrested nearly 14,000 migrants in their Yuma sector in April.
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