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Sierra Vista Woman Caught Smuggling 6 Illegal Aliens in Jetta

Release Date
Tue, 09/04/2018

TUCSON, Ariz. – A 25-year-old Sierra Vista woman transporting six illegal aliens in her Volkswagen Jetta was arrested Monday afternoon after Willcox Border Patrol agents stopped her for an immigration inspection on State Route 90 south of Benson.

Agents arrest a young woman for smuggling 4 people.
Agents arrest a young woman for
smuggling 6 people.

After stopping a gray Volkswagen, agents discovered four Mexican nationals in the passenger compartment and two more in the trunk.

Agents charged the driver for alien smuggling. Her passengers, two women and four men between the ages of 17 and 37, will be processed for immigrations violations.

Border Patrol officials continue to warn that Arizona’s high temperatures can kill humans riding in the trunk of a car. Other dangers include carbon monoxide poisoning and the risk of serious injury or death from a vehicle collision.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials welcome assistance from the community. Citizens can report suspicious activity to the Border Patrol and remain anonymous by calling 1-877-872-7435 toll free. Reporting illicit activity could result in saving someone’s life.

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.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021