Officials: Immigration raid captures gang members

Carolyn Hileman* | September 3, 2007

Associated Press - September 1, 2007 4:34 PM ETBOSTON (AP) - Federal immigration officials say they captured 36 alleged members or associates of the MS-13 street gang in a sweep this week. The raids, launched Tuesday by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, hit Chelsea, East Boston, Lynn and other immigrant enclaves. ICE officials say 20 of the 36 immigrants arrested had criminal convictions. They said another 14 immigrants were facing criminal charges or warrants. Two juveniles were detained and released to their parents.

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