An anonymous tip on Wednesday morning led to a bust in Mayes County. Deputies arrested 10 undocumented construction workers. But the arrests are already stirring up controversy.
The News On 6's Jeffrey Smith reports deputies say it was one of the biggest illegal worker busts on record for them. But Hispanic leaders say it sets a dangerous precedent and it all comes down to how you interpret a controversial phrase of a controversial law.
Oklahoma's tough new immigration law allows police to arrest immigrants if they can't show documentation. It's one of the toughest in the country.
"We actually questioned 13 people, we arrested 10 for being undocumented," said Mayes County Sheriff Frank Cantey.
An anonymous caller on Wednesday told Mayes County sheriff's about illegal workers in Salina at the new middle school.
"We've had one or two before, but this is the first time we've had a large number, as large a number as this," said Cantey.
Marlin:Illegal Workers Arrested After Tip An anonymous tip on Wednesday morning led to a bust in Mayes County. Deputies arrested 10 undocumented construction workers. But the arrests are already stirring up controversy. The News On 6's Jeffrey Smith reports deputies say it was one of the biggest illegal worker busts on record for them. But Hispanic leaders say it sets a dangerous precedent and it all comes down to how you interpret a controversial phrase of a controversial law. Oklahoma's tough new immigration law allows police to arrest immigrants if they can't show documentation. It's one of the toughest in the country. "We actually questioned 13 people, we arrested 10 for being undocumented," said Mayes County Sheriff Frank Cantey. An anonymous caller on Wednesday told Mayes County sheriff's about illegal workers in Salina at the new middle school. "We've had one or two before, but this is the first time we've had a large number, as large a number as this," said Cantey.MORE
patriot1947: YEEHAW
I fell sorry for theses people. If it wasn't for American giving them jobs we wouldn't be having theses problems. No jobs no Illegals it is that simple. I can't wait until they start Fining the owner of the companies that heirs the people. This is fought we give them jobs but we do not want them here.