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Border Patrol agents bust 15 people illegally in the U.S.

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Story by Lucy Valencia, Assignment Desk Editor - email

OCOTILLO, Calif. (KSWT News 13) - Border Patrol agents busted 15 people who were illegally in the United States and attempted to flee from them.

It happened yesterday at around 7:00 p.m., near Ocotillo, California.

Agents spotted a Chevrolet Tahoe driving across the border with its lights out.

When they approached the Tahoe, a group of people ran out of the car and scattered in all directions throughout the desert.

Agents were able to catch and arrest a total of 15 people, who were in the country illegally.

The Tahoe was seized and all 15 people were arrested. 

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