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Dennis Katsnelson

A massive human smuggling attempt was foiled by US Border Patrol agents on August 6th at 2:40 p.m. on Interstate 35 near Laredo, Texas. The agents were conducting routine checks on the west access road when they noticed a blue tractor trailer hauling a tanker trailer. They immediately pulled the vehicle over and proceeded with an immigration inspection. To their shock, they found 28 undocumented people crammed inside the semi truck cab along with the driver. The agents swiftly took all 29 individuals into custody and processed them accordingly. The driver of the truck was arrested and charged with human smuggling. The US Border Patrol has vowed to take strict action against such criminals and is working closely with its partners to revoke drivers’ Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDL) in such cases.

This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of human smuggling and the lengths that people will go to in order to enter the United States illegally. The cramped conditions in which these individuals were being transported were inhumane and put their lives at risk. It also highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to combat this heinous crime.

The US Border Patrol has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to human smuggling. It is essential to remember that such activities not only pose a threat to national security but also put the lives of those being smuggled at risk. The agency has assured the public that it will continue to work tirelessly to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.