The Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) arrested 15 suspected illegal immigrants Wednesday in Mobile.

Among those arrested was one unaccompanied minor, who officials say is now safe.

The operation took place at a location off Azalea Road.

The Gulf of America HSTF is made up of agents from Homeland Security Investigations, the FBI, Border Patrol, the ATF, Enforcement and Removal Operations, the DEA, as well as state and local sheriffs' offices and police departments.

Agents have arrested over 500 suspected illegal aliens in the region.

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