"There's a major difference between those involved in criminal activity and those who are just walking in the street," Yapias said. "One group is criminal and the other ones are just making a living.

"We recognize that in order for people to be here . . . they have to oftentimes resort to getting false identification."

Although the Major Crimes Task Force frequently deals with people who possess forged documents, it is unusual for them to deal with mass production of forged identification documents, said Major Crimes Task Force Lt. Ned Jackson.

"It's more common where somebody steals checks, steals credit cards and tries to forge IDs to do the identity theft. This is a little more narrow," Jackson said. "Our concern is that somebody who is here illegally uses this to get a job — they're not trying to steal money, but they're trying to make themselves legitimate."

Alex Segura, director of The Utah Minuteman Project said he appreciates the work of ICE in dealing with the illegal immigration situation that he feels is rapidly getting out of control.

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