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Yuma BP Collaborates with Cabeza Prieta Wildlife Officer to Thwart Human Smuggling Attempt

Release Date
Fri, 06/19/2020

YUMA, Ariz. – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended four illegal aliens after receiving a call for assistance from a Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge officer Thursday.

Agents seized four illegal aliens from a vehicle, on Wednesday
Agents seized four illegal aliens from a vehicle,
on Wednesday

At approximately 3:45 p.m., a Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge officer conducted a vehicle stop on a Honda CRV in Ligurta on Old Highway 80. A Border Patrol canine unit subsequently arrived on scene to provide assistance. Agents apprehended the male driver, a 26-year-old U.S. citizen, and four passengers, all illegal aliens from Mexico ranging in age from 20 to 33 years old.

The vehicle was seized and the illegal aliens were processed under Title 42 and expelled from the country.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

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Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021