(Smugglers found Heavily armed)....Border Patrol agents were patrolling deep in the San Ysidro Mountains.

During the patrol the agents discovcered a group of men. The agents questioned the group and found they were in the United States illegally. They also found 4 in the group carrying AR-15 style rifles and loaded high capacity magazines. The four armed men spotted the agents, dropped their weapons and ran south towards Mexico. Border Patrol nbotified the Mexican Goivernment and they responded to assist. The San Diego Border Patrol Tactical Unit was also called in. The BORTAC Unit secured the area and agents recovered the weapons and magazines. Other evidence was also seized. Agents say no arrests have been made. A Bi-national investigation is underway.