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Illegal Immigrants Sewn Into Upholstery

A van was stopped at the US-Mexico border on August 8, 2006 where police discovered 3 people sewn into the upholstery of the seats.

illegal immigrant sewn inside the upholstery of a car seat
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a U.S. man Tuesday morning after they say he tried to smuggle three migrants into the country hidden in the seats of his vehicle.
illegal immigrant sewn inside the upholstery of a car seat
"This case illustrates the length to which smugglers will go to transport undocumented people into the United States," said Adele Fasano, director of field operations in San Diego. "This involved good basic police work by alert CBP officers who intercepted this case."

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