80 immigrants found in home near Phoenix

ASSOCIATED PRESS ^ | April 7, 2007

[ConservativeStatement]

PHOENIX -- Authorities found at least 80 suspected illegal immigrants in a house west of Phoenix and arrested two suspected smugglers, a police official said.

Authorities shot tear gas into the house, forcing one of the suspected smugglers out. They found the other suspect hiding in the attic, said Peoria police spokesman Mike Tellef.

He said authorities became aware of the drop house after a Michigan resident called U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying one of their relatives had called because the smugglers were demanding more money.

ICE spokeswoman Virginia Kice did not confirm how the agency became aware of the drop house and declined to release further information.

[ConservativeStatement]

Incredibly, the headline mentions "immigrants" but not "illegals" as in the opening paragraph.

[expatguy]

typical

[Loud Mime]

I better check on our rental house...it’s west of Phoenix.

[DogBarkTree]

I think the word “invader” is more appropriate. Since there were 80 of them in one house it must have been at least a 3 bedroom dwelling.

[do the dhue]

80 immigrants found in home near Phoenix

The AP could not say illegal in the headline. IT is not in their DNA. It's kinda like a Ostrich not knowing how to fly, but knowing how to put their head in the sand instead.

You know what? I don't see this an an immigrant issue. We do need to increase the amount of migrant workers to suite our demand, but I see this issue as Border Security. All I want is a secure border and a way to track people coming into my country. Nothing against any particular people except terrorist.

I resent being called a bigot, if I ask for Border Security. Now, they will start to turn me into one, if they put the Mehican flag over my flag or fly my flag upside down or make me push 1 for English.

We have a common language that binds us together. From the Irish to the Italians, the Polish to the Portuguese, German, from the Chinese to the Vietnamese, and so on. We have at least one person from every country here. Can you imagine if we had to accommodate for everyone.

Anyway, just got to ranting and I need to get ready and go to the range. It is good for my Post Traumatic Lame Stream Media Stress Disorder (PTLSMSD).

[cripplecreek]

He said authorities became aware of the drop house after a Michigan resident called U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying one of their relatives had called because the smugglers were demanding more money.

Well it appears that someone is taking Michigan's spanish language "Come to Michigan" campaign seriously.

I suspect the Michigan "resident" realizes that the illegals will be turned loose and the illegal relative will come to Michigan to enjoy our booming 7% unemployment rate.

[blasater1960]

This has got to stop. We have seen a doubling of the population around here, now close to 50% of the overall population. Our schools are jammed and look like LA. Our crime rate has shot through the roof. They destroying the Americana and truning it into Mexicana. Wake up people your city is next and since they have mass children, in one generation you will be the minority.

[raybbr]

This has got to stop. We have seen a doubling of the population around here,
now close to 50% of the overall population.
Our schools are jammed and look like LA. Our crime rate has shot through the roof.
They destroying the Americana and truning it into Mexicana.
Wake up people your city is next and since they have mass children,
in one generation you will be the minority.

[martin_fierro]

[fishtank]

Please visit the Michael Savage thread from 3 to 6 PM Mon-Fri!

[raybbr]

Please visit the Michael Savage thread from 3 to 6 PM Mon-Fri!

I do when I can. Most of the time I am too busy at home or too busy at work. Thanks just the same.

[Marine Inspector]

Since there were 80 of them in one house it must have been at least a 3 bedroom dwelling.

I heard on the radio here in Phoenix, that it was a 1200 foot 2 bedroom home.

[ReignOfError]

Incredibly, the headline mentions "immigrants" but not "illegals" as in the opening paragraph.

"Suspected illegals" in the opening paragraph. I don't think the police had time to check all 80 folks out yet, and they aren't illegals until the authorities say so -- you don't want AP reporters taking their best guess, do you?

[blasater1960]

Yeah, I guess they do want us to get used it. The pro-tough border people seem to be loosing ground. I dont know, it is gonna get bad someday......I have already witnessed a Fourth of July where the Mexicans were all shouting Viva Mexico! at the fireworks display....I guess that is our future....