‘Ghosts’ on Florida highways: Roadside sting snares 249 illegal immigrants, officers warn many more hiding

EXCLUSIVE: DAVIE, Fla. — Law enforcement officers from across Florida are teaming up on increasingly coordinated and successful efforts to arrest illegal immigrants along the state’s roadsides. 

This month, Fox News Digital rode along with troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) on its largest partnership yet, dubbed Operation 9.

During the three-day sweep, FHP teamed up with five other federal, state and local agencies. 

After three days, 249 illegal immigrants had been captured...