Checkpoint Agents Disrupt Two Separate Smuggling Attempts

Texas Border Business

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EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested two United States citizens after the failed smuggling attempt of 38 illegal aliens at two U.S Border Patrol Checkpoints in the Rio Grande Valley. 

On Monday morning, agents working at the Javier Vega, Jr. Checkpoint near Sarita, Texas, referred a van to the secondary inspection area after a Border Patrol K-9 alerted to the vehicle. During the inspection, agents discovered 14 illegal aliens hidden inside. 

Later that day, agents working at the Falfurrias Checkpoint arrested a United States citizen after he attempted to smuggle 24 illegal aliens inside a utility trailer. Agents provided the illegal aliens with basic medical attention and escorted all subjects into the checkpoint. 

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The Border Patrol referred both cases to Homeland Security Investigations for further investigation.

The public is encouraged to take a stand against crime in their communities and to help save lives by reporting suspicious activity at 800-863-9382. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control, and protection of our nation’s borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

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