Federal immigration officials have arrested 19 immigrants who are suspected gang members in a two-day operation in the Chicago area.
Federal immigration officials have arrested 19 immigrants who are suspected gang members in a two-day operation in the Chicago area. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says 18 of those arrested are illegal immigrants and nearly all are from Mexico. One is a permanent U.S. resident from Mexico. An ICE spokeswoman says the investigation ended earlier this week and arrests were made in areas including Chicago and suburban Bensenville. As part of the operation, authorities also seized marijuana plants that were growing at a suspected gang member’s home. The suspected gang members’ affiliations include the Latin Kings and Spanish Gangster Disciples. ______ Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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