9 illegal immigrants arrested in DeKalb County in alleged human trafficking operation
By WAFF 48 Digital Staff | May 22, 2019 at 1:04 PM CDT - Updated May 22 at 10:31 PM
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WAFF) - DeKalb County authorities arrested nine men Tuesday night in connection with what they believe is a human trafficking operation.
Around 11 p.m. Tuesday, a DeKalb County patrol sergeant and K-9 deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle from Texas.
Upon further investigation, authorities determined that the suspects were in the United States illegally and were attempting to conduct a human trafficking operation. Authorities believe it was a human smuggling operation to transport them into the country from the southern border.
https://www.wsfa.com/2019/05/22/illegal-immigrants-detained-dekalb-county-alleged-human-trafficking-operation/