Ariz. Gov: Most Illegal Immigrants Smuggling Drugs

Ariz. gov: Most illegal immigrants smuggling drugs By PAUL DAVENPORT 2010-06-25T22:30:38Z PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said Friday most illegal immigrants entering Arizona are being used to transport drugs across the border, an assertion that critics painted as exaggerated and racist.... © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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