11 suspects arrested in southeast Nebraska following DMV identity theft investigation

FAIRBURY, Neb. -- Eleven Nebraskans are facing charges related to what authorities say is a scheme to sell fake I.D.'s. 

The arrests were made this week after a yearlong investigation. 

The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Fraud investigations unit worked with the Jefferson and Saline County Sheriff's Offices on the investigation. 

Authorities say the eleven were involved in buying and distributing fake identification documents. 

The arrests were made in the towns of Fairbury and Crete.