Escaped immigrants lead authorities to Edinburg stash house

03/29/2014

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Authorities are investigating a human smuggling ring after discovering 37 illegal immigrants crammed into a stash house in Edinburg.

Edinburg police told Action 4 news two immigrants escaped from a stash house at 1321 North 14th Place on the city's northside on Friday morning.

The immigrants made it to a nearby Stripes convenience store where they flagged down two officers and told them they had been held against their will.

Border Patrol agents arrived at the home just before 10:30 a.m. Friday.

Investigators told Action 4 News that at least 37 illegal immigrants inside.

Border Patrol agents are questioning those inside the home.

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