wjhg.com News Channel 7
PANAMA City, Florida -- At least a dozen and a half illegal alien workers have been arrested at a beach condo construction site this morning. Bay county sheriff's deputies pulled a surprise raid at the magnolia beach site about 8:30 AM. Workers scattered and the chase was on.
Neighbors and passers by pointed out the hiding places and which direction the illegal workers were last seen. Some even scaled a back fence to get on the Navy Base.
During the hour long raid, 14 were arrested for being illegal aliens. Another six face additional criminal charges. Plus, a 21st suspect, who scaled the rear fence at the Navy Base, has now been detailed by Naval authorities
There are six facing felony criminal charges. They are in the Bay County Jail tonight. 14 others have been turned over to Immigration officials and one is being held in the brig at the Navy Base.
Posted by tyne at April 10, 2007