The Region - News from Nov. 18, 1985

Immigration officers raided an East Los Angeles building and arrested 45 Mexican nationals who were being sheltered until they could find jobs or relatives, authorities said. The Immigration and Naturalization Service was called by sheriff’s deputies, who learned that a metal building at 4768 E. Floral Drive was being used to harbor illegal aliens, sheriff’s Deputy Sam Jones said. Two alleged “coyotes,” men who illegally transport foreigners, were arrested. The Mexican citizens were taken to a federal facility, where they will await extradition, Jones said.