BREAKING: 17 Illegal Aliens Busted on Bigfork, Montana Job Site

Article originally published on March 4th, 2025 shortly after the news broke.

Breaking News: Acting on a tip, US Border Patrol and ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) just arrested 17 illegal aliens at a job site in Bigfork, Montana.

The US Border Patrol Spokane Sector shared the two photos above and announced the following news on their Facebook page Tuesday afternoon:

"Whitefish Station Border Patrol Agents, along with ICE HSI Kalispel, acted on a tip and conducted a worksite operation in Bigfork, MT. Agents served a notice of inspection and encountered 17 illegal aliens during the operation. The aliens were taken into custody for being inadmissible to the United States."

Less than a month ago, we told you about a series of operations conducted by the Border Patrol in Northwest Montana.

Here's the rundown we shared back in early February:

January 31st

On January 30, 2025, USBP agents from the Whitefish Station apprehended four illegal aliens near Columbia Falls, MT, as a result of a citizen's report. The subjects will be processed for removal from the United States.

January 29th

On January 27, 2025, USBP agents from the Whitefish Station apprehended five illegal aliens in Hungry Horse, Montana as a result of a citizen's report. The subjects remain in custody and will be processed for removal from the United States.

January 23rd

#SpokaneSector #BP Agents assigned to Bonners Ferry Station, partnered with Deputies from Sanders County Sherriff’s Office on an enforcement action in Thompson Falls, MT. Four illegal aliens from Peru were arrested as part of this coordinated effort. #BorderSecurity #HonorFirst