U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered 37 undocumented migrants hidden in a tractor-trailer during a routine inspection at an I-25 checkpoint near Las Cruces, New Mexico.
U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended 37 undocumented migrants found in the back of a tractor trailer at an I-25 checkpoint near Las Cruces, N.M. on Dec. 14. The incident happened during a routine inspection at the Interstate 25 checkpoint on Sunday, stated El Paso Sector U.S. Border Patrol officials. Agents apprehended 37 undocumented migrants after they heard movement near the rear door of the trailer and observed individuals attempting to crouch behind freight.
The investigation revealed the migrants inside the cargo trailer did not have 'proper documentation.' The migrants from various countries including Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, El Salvador, and Ecuador were taken into custody and taken in for processing under Title 8 authority. During Fiscal Year 2024, El Paso Sector agents reported that they disrupted 24 tractor-trailer smuggling events, discovering 387 migrants. So far in fiscal year 2025, agents have disrupted four significant tractor-trailer smuggling operations, resulting in the apprehension of 97 undocumented migrants. 'Smuggling organizations exploit migrants with false promises of safe passage and easy entry, but illegal entry into the United States often involves tactics that not only violate U.S. immigration laws but also endanger lives,' said El Paso Sector Chief Anthony Scott Good. 'We remain focused on enforcing immigration laws, holding smugglers accountable, and applying consequences to those who cross the border illegally or attempt to circumvent the legal immigration process.' 'This is a stark reminder of how ruthless smugglers exploit the desperation of foreign nationals pursuing the American dream,' said Jason T. Stevens, acting special agent in charge of HSI El Paso. 'We are committed to working closely with the Border Patrol on this case and focusing on dismantling transnational criminal organizations that prioritize greed over human life. Together, we aim to create a safer environment and protect those in need.
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