Dozens of military-aged illegal aliens, mostly from Senegal, were found living in a cramped basement in Queens being used as an illegal migrant shelter. The owner, Ebou Sarr, charged them $300 a month for a bed, claiming it was a 'donation' for their charity effort.
Key Points
Dozens of illegal migrants found living in cramped basement in Queens
Owner charged migrants $300 a month for a bed
Owner claimed it was a charitable effort to help migrants in need
Pros
Provided shelter for migrants in need
Helped migrants who had nowhere else to go
Cons
Living conditions were cramped and unsafe
Owner charged migrants for beds in an illegal operation