Authorities: Human smuggling ring used non-Spanish speaking black drivers

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A human smuggling ring used non-Spanish speaking African-Americans to drive suspected illegal immigrants across the U.S.-Mexican border to the Los Angeles area, according to immigration authorities.

"We estimate about 1,000 people were smuggled across the border during the time of the investigation," said Claude Arnold, a special agent with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The crossings allegedly occurred near San Diego.

The vehicles had hidden compartments under the hood, he said. Other riders were allegedly locked inside trunks.

full: http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/03/justice/california-human-smuggling/index.html