FALFURRIAS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents stopped two separate tractor trailer smuggling attempts resulting in the arrest of 49 illegal aliens.
On Tuesday, a Falfurrias agent conducted an immigration inspection on the driver of a tractor trailer. During the inspection, a Border Patrol K-9 alerted to the cabin of truck. A quick look into the cabin revealed six illegal aliens attempting to conceal themselves. Agents arrested the driver and continued to search the tractor trailer. Inside the trailer, agents discovered 30 additional illegal aliens mixed among the cargo. During processing, agents identified two unaccompanied children and a pregnant woman within the smuggled group.
That evening, agents referred another tractor trailer to the secondary inspection after a Border Patrol K-9 alerted. During the inspection, agents discovered 13 illegal aliens inside the trailer. Additionally, agents identified two unaccompanied children within the group.
All subjects will be processed accordingly. Agents referred the cases for prosecution.
The Rio Grande Valley Sector currently has multiple campaigns focused on rescues and danger awareness, such as “Operation Big Rig” and “No Se Arriesgue” to combat smuggling and ultimately save lives. Call 911 to report suspicious activity; “They’re humans, not cargo!”
Please visit www.cbp.gov to view additional news releases and other information pertaining to Customs and Border Protection. Follow us on Twitter at @CBPRGV.