Two Uzbek citizens arrested in the U.S.

Seven men have been detained in Muer Forks, New York, reported UPL.uz. The arrest was confirmed by U.S. Chief Patrol Agent Robert Garcia.

Among the detainees are five Iranian citizens and two from Uzbekistan. They were reportedly traveling in a minivan when stopped by police.

Investigations revealed that the men had entered the U.S. illegally through Mexico and Canada. All of them are expected to be deported to their home countries soon.

For context, more than 570 Uzbek nationals were deported from the U.S. last year.