Authorities in Arizona have arrested a Hispanic deputy on the charge of aiding human traffickers and drug smugglers

Deputy Alfredo Navarrette, who had been a member of a unit targeting human smuggling, faces felony charges connected to human smuggling, money laundering and participating in a crime syndicate. He admitted going to command centers to obtain information to pass on to the drug traffickers and the smugglers. Authorities found two illegal immigrants in Navarrette's home when they served a search warrant. In addition, two Hispanic detention officers - Sylvia Najera and Marcella Hernandez - were also arrested and are accused of money laundering and having connections with drug-trafficking organizations. Hernandez had more than $16,000 in her purse when she was taken into custody.