Nine illegals face deportation

[The Straight Story]

Nine illegals face deportation

Deportation proceedings are under way against all nine people detained during a traffic stop in Northern Kentucky this week, according to federal officials.

Villa Hills, Ky. police called immigration officials Tuesday after they pulled over a passenger-packed van that had allegedly run a stop sign. One of the passengers actually admitted being in the country illegally, prompting police to contact federal authorities, said Gail Montenegro, spokeswoman for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

"One of the individuals may have admitted being here without authorization," Montenegro said. "... We took nine individuals into custody - five Mexican males, two Chinese females and two Chinese males. ... All (nine) are here illegally and will be placed in removal proceedings."

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She said all nine worked at Empire Buffet, a popular Chinese restaurant in Crescent Springs. Ky. that is operated by the owner of a nearby Woodland Drive home where everyone in the van was living.

Villa Hills police had received complaints about the number of people neighbors saw living in the home and officers had been watching the residence. Montenegro said police also had contacted local immigration authorities about their investigation.

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Bet they barely got paid, and what was paid had deductions for living arrangements.

[Richard Steele]

1. So what charges will be brought against the restaurant owner?

*crickets*

[The Straight Story]

2. Sad but true (nt)