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Sunday, December 22, 2024
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Checkpoint Agents Stop Human Smuggling Attempts

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SARITA, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents disrupted two separate smuggling attempt resulting in the apprehension of 40 illegal aliens.

Late Sunday night, Kingsville agents working at the Javier Vega Jr. Checkpoint referred a Winnebago RV to the secondary inspection after a Border Patrol K-9 alerted to the vehicle. During the investigation, agents discovered 13 illegal aliens hidden inside the RV. Agents arrested the driver and passenger.

Similarly early Monday morning, agents referred a tractor trailer to the secondary inspection area after a Border Patrol K-9 alerted to the cargo. During the inspection, agents discovered 27 illegal aliens concealed within the trailer. Agents arrested the driver.

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The Border Patrol referred both cases for prosecution and is processing all subjects accordingly.

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

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