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Hurricane Helene: 8 Illegal Immigrants Arrested for Burglary After They Loot Hurricane Victims in Tennessee (Watch Video)

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has claimed over 100 lives in western North Carolina, eight illegal immigrants have been arrested for allegedly looting hurricane victims in Eastern Tennessee.

Hurricane Helene: 8 Illegal Immigrants Arrested for Burglary After They Loot Hurricane Victims in Tennessee (Watch Video)

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has claimed over 100 lives in western North Carolina, eight illegal immigrants have been arrested for allegedly looting hurricane victims in Eastern Tennessee. The suspects, identified as "gotaways" who illegally entered the country, were caught in the act while local residents were grappling with the devastating effects of the storm. Those charged with aggravated burglary include Albin Nahun Vega-Rapalo (24), David Bairon Rapalo-Rapalo (37), Kevin Noe Martinez-Lopez (25),  Marvin Hernandez-Martinez (43), and Dayln Gabriel Guillen Guillen (37). Meanwhile, Jesus Leodan Garcia-Peneda (51), Josue Berardo Ortis-Valdez (30), and Ersy Leonel Ortis-Valdez (33), face charges of burglary. Hurricane Helene: Death Toll Surpasses 100, US President Joe Biden To Visit North Carolina for Aerial Survey of Asheville.

8 Illegal Immigrants Arrested for Looting Hurricane Victims in Tennessee

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