HPD: 12 arrested in illegal stash house raid in N. Houston

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Houston police say a tip led to the arrest of 12 suspected illegal immigrants in north Houston.

The call came in about an alleged illegal stash house on Bauman Road and Briarcliff Drive, near Tidwell.

A dozen suspected illegal immigrants were arrested in north Houston

When HPD went to check the location around 11pm last night, they found 12 people inside.

ICE was called to the scene and the dozen who police believe to be undocumented were taken into custody for processing.

We do not yet know the age, race or gender of those taken by ICE, but hope to learn more later today.

ICE officials raided a possible stash house overnight in N. Houston

HPD was unable to tell us about who owns the property where the 12 people were found.

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