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Sweep nets alleged illegal immigrants working at Super Bowl

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Super Bowl cleansing
Posted on Thu, Jan. 23, 2003



Sweep nets alleged illegal immigrants working at Super Bowl

SAN DIEGO (AP) - At least six of 80 foreign-born security guards and drivers working Sunday's Super Bowl were arrested for allegedly living in the United States illegally, it was reported today.

The sweep by Immigration and Naturalization Service officers called ``Operation Game Day'' was conducted as part of a security checkup in connection with the Super Bowl. Immigration officers told The San Diego Union-Tribune that about half of the roughly 80 people singled out in the sweep have been detained, but more arrests are expected.

Some of those arrested are suspected of being in the United States illegally, while others have green cards but are slated for deportation because they have criminal convictions.

The agency hasn't linked any of the workers to terrorism.

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